Page 131 of Vengeful Guard

Okay, Kael, don’t panic, maybe she doesn’t answer her phone while she’s driving. That’s a very good thing, you wouldn’t want her to get distracted by you calling and something happening to her.

I turn to Jimmy. “Who was on her?”

“Jeremy Meyers and Aiden O’Connell. They were the ones assigned to her when… I’m sorry that happened. Just so you know, I’m here if you need anything.”

“Thanks, man. That means a lot.”

I dial Jeremy’s number first. I know Aiden usually drives.

Voicemail.

“Feck.”

I call Aiden. No answer, either.

“Come on, anyone.”

I try her brothers next.

My throat’s tight, like something’s stuck in it, and I clear my throat.

I call Declan first, and then Gray, but there’s nothing.

I don’t want to panic, but I just know something’s wrong.

I need to find her, need to make sure that she’s all right.

I know she is on her way to the hospital, and that’s where I need to go.

Feck Declan if he thinks he can keep me away. Paige is all that matters now. Making sure she is safe.

I race to my car, looking down at my phone.

One of the first things Declan and I did was get her tracker info on my phone.

I open the app and pace as the app takes way too long to give me what I need.

Finally, the map comes out with her dot on it. I hop in my car, start it, and speed away, one eye on the road, one eye on that map.

I’m going to find her, and when I do, I’m going to give her a much-needed scolding about not waiting for me.

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PAIGE

God, I hope Kael gets here soon.

I’m so happy he picked up my call. His voice in my ear made me shiver. And then he said he’d come for me. Even after the beating my brother gave him, he’s willing to come help me.

God, I love him so much.

But I still want to see Da. Now more than ever. I need to talk to him, need to tell him I’m in love, need him to get better so he can tell me what to do.

I need to calm down.

I head to the kitchen to get some water.

I expect to find Marisol here, but the kitchen is empty, and the back door that leads into the garage is open.

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