Chapter 117

Calliope tightened her grip on the crystal bracelet around her wrist. The past few days, Conrad had basically vanished. He hadn't come home, hadn't replied to any of her messages. Even the carefully crafted post she left on her Ins page got zero response. She had no clue how to even reach him anymore. But the company couldn't wait forever. Taking a deep breath, Calliope forced herself to go in person to the Southaven Fire Station. It was scorching hot out, with the sun beating down like it had a personal grudge. The moment she stepped outside the office building, a wave of heat slammed into her like a punch. Today's heat was off the charts. The fire station was literally just beyond a wall, but by the time she walked over, her head was already spinning. Still, she pulled herself together and spoke to the guard at the gate. "Hi, I'm here for Conrad." The young guard recognized her instantly-after all, she was Captain Hilliard's wife. He quickly nodded. "Please wait a moment, I'll check.