Chapter 341

Cecilia's pov "There's no rush. Just find a hotel tonight and get some rest."Sebastian 's voice melted into something softer. "Yeah, your location got exposed, but it's not all Harper's fault. I screwed up too. Tell her not to beat herself up over it. And you, don't push yourself too hard. Slow down. Take a breath. Get your head straight." Then came that voice. That low, velvety tone he used when he meant every word."I've got this under control. Do whatever feels right to you." My heart fluttered like he'd kissed me through the phone. It was ridiculous, but it hit me that hard. "Okay," I whispered. He gave Harper and Tang a few more instructions. His tone stayed calm, even polite, but the message underneath was sharp and cold. When the call ended, Harper rubbed the back of her neck. Tang tried to lighten the mood. "Harper, this isn't all on you. We should've gone straight to the lake house. If we hadn't stopped for lunch, Alpha Xavier wouldn't have had the chance to call. It's on me to