Kaelen POV
The sun is higher now. The city wakes.
Naomi leans her head on my shoulder as we drive home. Her breathing is slow. Almost peaceful.
I do not feel peaceful.
I think about Cross writhing on the floor. About Vance's cold eyes. About the recording that will put him away for years.
But I also think about Lukas. The man who tried to kill me. The man who walked away.
"Kaelen?" Naomi's voice is soft.
"Yes?"
"Are you okay?"
"No. But I will be."
She squeezes my hand.
We pull into the gates.
Marco runs out. His face is tight.
"Boss, Lukas is gone."
"What?"
"He left. He took nothing. Just walked out."
"Did he say where?"
"No. But he left this."
Marco hands me a note.
"I am sorry for the pain I caused. I am going to find peace. Tell Naomi I am grateful. Tell Elena her unc
