Cade’s POV
I walk away from the dining table, leaving Harper with not only a warning, but a promise. I will tear the entire world apart if I have to in order to find her if she tries to run again. I would prefer to keep her locked away in my home, perfectly safe from Scarfo and the rest of the dangers lurking in my world. But I don’t want to push her even further away. I have to give her an illusion of freedom. I trust Max with my life, so I know I can trust him to keep a close eye on her.
I make my way toward my study to review some shipping manifests. Just as my hand grasps the heavy brass doorknob, a young servant races blindly down the hall, nearly colliding with my chest.
My instincts flare, putting me instantly on high alert.
“What is it?” I ask urgently, my voice echoing off the
