Chapter 54 Friends, Maybe?

"You're not worried that Rowan Blackwood might—" "He already knows. But his intentions are unclear." Marielle Duvall found it odd. Logically, once Rowan learned Nolan's true identity, shouldn't he have acted by now? He'd done nothing yesterday—perhaps today would be different. "Chloe, have our people follow Rowan and Nolan. If he so much as lays a hand on Nolan, protect him—no matter the cost." Marielle couldn't hide her worry. Chloe Bennett frowned. "Surely not? Even the fiercest beast spares its young. He can't be that heartless." "Five years ago, he knew I was pregnant—and still left us to burn alive. Don't expect mercy from Rowan. He has no soul." Marielle's voice was icy, her eyes flashing with cold fury. Chloe didn't know the full extent of Marielle's suffering, but her loyalty was unwavering. She dialed her contacts at once. Their team slipped into the shadows, trailing silently behind. When she hung up, Chloe asked cautiously, "You know he's soulless—yet you're using Nolan as b