ofia's kidnapping out of her head. She sat on the bed, her legs twi

re was Dante striding along as

d, immediately issuing her stern voice. You

ugh, the door shut. He

ou have to say? My sister is missing, my sister is

e was cold, even a little harsh. "Adrian i

was dragged across the floor. "She's a kid. She has

te answered. His eyes narrowed. "If I go

la. "You're supposed to be strong. People are afraid of you. But yo

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aimed. Her chest wa

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s jaw was set and his eyes smoldered.

er breathing was ragged and irregular. She covered

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the long table, plates of food untouched. Isabella alread

he silence. "We heard

p. "Why won't som

ds lay folded on the table, rings glinting in the lig

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e would never admit it, but he cares. He won't show i

really believe so? He just tol

hild, codes exist in this world. And

Isabella said, pulling away. "I care about

ella, don't be stupid. Adrian w

rose and departed from the

g to call her dad, but the line was dead. She considered calling

epeated over and over, "She's just a girl.

k grounds. The house was quiet, but her ches

ithout a knock. S

shirt sleeves were roll

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a froze

eated. His voice was

ed. "You're go

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she asked

xed on hers. "And because Adrian th

er closet and seized a black coat. Her hands shook as she pu

eyes on her t

rd. His hand lifted her chin so she ha

"You're going to be quiet. And if you d

was dry. S

is heel, already heading

heart pounding. She knew th