#Chapter 352: Plan B

Nina The atmosphere in the room was still charged as we all retreated to the office, leaving the captive burglar alone but securely bound. Once the door was securely closed behind us, I felt the knot of apprehension in my stomach ease up ever so slightly. “Okay,” Enzo began, running his hand through his dark hair in exasperation. “What are our options here? Because beating the information out of him is off the table.” As he spoke, his eyes flickered to me, and I saw that same look in his gaze. I knew that he wanted to beat this intruder, but maybe not for the reasons he was letting on. Was it the protective fatherly instinct beginning to shine through, or was it lingering bitterness from the war on the Crescents? Maybe both? “I’m glad you agree,” I said, relieved yet still tense. “I don’t want to resort to violence, but it’s clear he was sent here for more than just a simple robbery.” Luke, leaning against the bookshelf, chimed in. “For the record, I haven’t seen any Cre