Chapter 214

‘Yeah. Cade tried to keep it calm, but Preston swung first. They were grappling near the shelves when Caroline chucked something at Cade. A potted succulent from the reception counter. Ceramic. Heavy.’ ‘Did it hit him?’ ‘His chest. Not the face, thank God. He dropped hard. Grabbed his ribs. Caroline and Preston froze like they hadn’t meant to actually hurt him.’ ‘And Serenna?’ ‘She freaked when she recognised Cade. Said he’s some influencer with a massive following. Started yelling at them to stop before it got recorded. Dragged Caroline towards the door.’ I heard a shaky inhale. ‘Are they still there?’ I asked. ‘No. Yvaine and I were trying to check Cade’s ribs. They slipped out while we were distracted.’ Priya sounded worn out. I pressed my thumb against my palm. I’d expected a mess. I just hadn’t expected them to finish making it before I got there. ‘Is Cade alright? Did he go to the hospital?’ ‘Yvaine just took him. They left maybe two minutes ago. He could walk, so probably nothin