CHAPTER 45
Adrian’s POV
The moment I saw smoke rising near the mansion, my blood ran cold.
No.
No, no, no.
I pressed harder on the accelerator, the SUV speeding dangerously through the gates while my mind spiraled into violent thoughts.
Lara.
All I could think about was Lara.
Rafael’s words kept replaying inside my head.
“I’m going to make your sweet little lamb suffer before your eyes.”
My chest tightened painfully.
The vehicle barely stopped properly before I jumped out and stormed toward the entrance.
Several guards immediately straightened.
“Sir—”
“Where is Lara?” I snapped.
The guards looked confused by my tone.
“She’s upstairs, sir.”
Relief nearly hit me instantly, but paranoia still clawed at my chest.
“Did anyone come here?”
“No, sir.”
I frowned.
“What about th
