Chapter 350

I handed the phone to Rhys. He took it, gave the address, and then added, ‘Be careful. They’re looking for us everywhere. This call is a risk. I just hope you find us first.’ Then he passed the phone back to me. ‘Ashton…’ I had so much I wanted to say, but the words stuck in my throat. ‘Mira, don’t be afraid. I’m on my way to you right now.’ ‘I’m safe. Don’t worry.’ I hung up, reluctant to break the connection. Rhys led me back to the room before heading out once more. When he returned, he poured me a glass of water. ‘You should sit down. It’ll take Ashton at least three hours to get here.’ I took the glass and drank. A deep exhaustion had settled into my bones. I couldn’t understand it. I hadn’t done anything strenuous, yet I felt drained every single day. Maybe it was the stress. Rhys stood by the window, peeking through the curtain. I watched his back, so many questions swirling in my mind. How had he found me before Ashton? How did he evade my kidnappers? Who did he think was behin