Mia tried to wave it off. “He probably just went out to sort something quickly,” she said with a small shrug, though her voice lacked its usual steadiness.
Raven, still standing by the door, didn’t look convinced. “Doesn’t seem like that. If he went out for something urgent, why is the jeep still parked outside?
Mia looked up, her brow creasing. “Is it still there?”
Raven nodded. “Right where it was yesterday.”
A pinch of discomfort settled in Mia’s chest. That was new. Christian wouldn't just disappear without saying anything. He had routines, quiet habits. If he wasn’t speaking directly, he’d leave a message—always. Whether it was five minutes or five hours, he let her know.
Still, she rubbed her temples and exhaled. “Maybe it was urgent,” she murmured. “He’ll be back soon. I’ll cal
