Chapter 76 She’s Safe

Lucien I stiffened, staring at the text on the screen. It had come just two minutes ago, and I could already feel the temperature drop in the room, replaced by a dangerous atmosphere. The message didn't say much, but it was enough to get me in motion. I know Diego. He won't send that text message unless it was absolutely necessary. Especially not on my night with Kara. Kara locked eyes with me. I could feel her apprehension bleeding through the silence. "I'll be right back," I started to say, but she shook her head vehemently. "I'm going with you," she insisted. I opened my mouth to say something, say that it was too dangerous or I'd be as quick as I could, but my mind flashed back to what had happened at the same hotel, how Mira had been taken and I thought just maybe it was for the best if she went with me, especially if there was a threat left unchecked. "Keep up then," I said with a light smirk, my attempt to play down the danger working fairly well. She smiled; that was good. I di