Sloane's POV
My heart dropped like a stone. That terrible feeling I'd been fighting finally crashed down on me in the most devastating way possible.
Zane stood there in a perfectly tailored black suit, clearly dressed up for tonight's event. The elegant black bow tie at his collar made his handsome features look even more refined and gentlemanly.
His silver eyes filled with concern and regret as he walked past me without a glance, heading straight for Hester.
He placed his left hand on his right shoulder in a respectful gesture and said apologetically, "Grandmother, I'm afraid there's been some complications. For Evelynn's safety, I can't let her leave."
I frowned and instinctively looked over at Evelynn.
I'd been through this too many times before, and experience had taught me exact
