Adrian’s POV
"He is getting close, way too close to the bottom of this, I think we're running out of time," I said impatiently into the burner phone, while I paced up and down.
I watched my back every second, for fear that someone was eavesdropping.
Then I settled down and let my fingers tap lightly against the oak desk as I stared out across the empty terrace.
The night wind carried the scent of wet leaves and ash. Another storm was coming.
"Killian?" Dominic's sharp voice cracked as he asked, filled with worry and concern.
"There is a couple of things Killian is not," I started.
"But stupid is one of them. He is definitely not an i***t either. I know he does not trust me. Not fully, probably not at all. But he is desperate to rescue Celeste and he knows I care about her, now th
