Viel’s POV.
I scanned the room again and again, searching for Xheree. My chest tightened when I realized she wasn’t at our table.
“Xheree…” I murmured under my breath.
I hurried toward a waiter who was serving wine to the guests. “Excuse me,” I said, trying to keep my voice steady. “Did you see the woman who was sitting at that table?” I pointed behind me.
“The beautiful woman in the green gown?” he asked.
My heart skipped. “Yes. That’s her. Have you seen her?”
His expression shifted slightly. “She was unconscious when a man picked her up. He told me she was his wife and that they were going home.”
Cold fear rushed through my veins.
“s**t. She’s my girlfriend.”
The waiter’s eyes widened. “You should hurry, sir. They just left. They can’t be far yet.”
“Thank you.” I didn’t wait an
