Chapter 961

Captain Payne strode into the room, his boots echoing on the hardwood floor. “Does Lysander know about this?” he asked, his voice a blend of concern and command.

Richard turned around, his face pale, and shook his head. “Not yet.”

“Call him. No use hiding it. The sooner he knows, the better he can handle it,” Payne advised with a firm nod.

Richard fumbled for his cell phone, his fingers trembling as he dialed Lysander’s number.

As the phone rang, Richard’s heart pounded against his chest like a jazz drum solo gone wild with panic.

“What’s up?” The call connected, and Lysander’s voice, authoritative and chilling, filled the air.

tightened Richard’s throat, and before he uttered a word, he braced himself for Lysander’s anticipated rebuke. “Lysander, Thalassa’s been kidnapped,” Richard blurted out, his voice barely

on the other end was heavy, a cold front moving

wasn’t there. The kidnappers have moved her, and we’re out of leads. We have no idea where to start looking.” “This kidnapping… does it involve

the events leading up to

feel Lysander’s aura sharpening over the line,

happens to Thalassa, Richard, you’d better pray you have nine lives because one won’t be enough!” Lysander’s fury was palpable, his words biting,

shuddered, quickly assuring him, “Payne and I will double

back now,” Lysander commanded before ending

David. “Get the jet ready.

voice, confirmed

call, David immediately contacted the private aviation service, arranging for a helicopter to whisk Lysander back to Starhaven

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