Can’t Win Me Back

"How about now? Is Ms. Altman at home?' Alyssa asked urgently.

"She isn't," Clark replied. "She drove out the back gate alone around 11:00 pm. Our security personnel stopped her then, but she said she was just going out for some fresh air because she had trouble sleeping. She promised she wouldn't be long, but it's strange-she hasn't returned even now.

Alyssa's ears began to ring, her heart sinking like a stone.

When she ended the call, her nightgown clung to her skin, drenched in cold sweat. Her trembling hand gripped the phone tightly.

She thought of calling Jonah, but he was still searching for Julien in Mosgravia. He wouldn't be able to return in time.

Silas wasn't home tonight; he was likely with Rose. Besides, he was more of an academic than a fighter-not someone who could help in a crisis. Getting him out of bed in the middle of the night couldn't possibly solve any of their problems.

Axel had returned to his organization, leaving Cyrus as the only one accessible who might help.

Cyrus' number, but her calls went unanswered-three

sense of urgency, Alyssa threw

a light sleeper. She hurried out in

out, "Madam, are you unwell? Where are you going? Let me come with

Rosie... My sister-in-law is in

Alyssa kept such matters to herself, avoiding unnecessary worry for others. But tonight, her emotional

Which one?" Rosie asked, confused. Alyssa had several

She's in danger. I need to go to her!" Alyssa started for

they capable? One of them is even

the police. However, Amber's situation was uncertain, and missing person

went blank when she saw tears flowing down Alyssa's

help me right now. I have to do this myself." Alyssa's excessive understanding, caution, and consideration had left her