Chapter Twenty-Three
Nikki
WHEN WE ARRIVED AT mom and Caleb’s hotel suite, they weren’t there.
“Here’s a note,” said Nathan, picking up a piece of hotel letterhead paper.
I snatched it out of his hands and sighed in relief. “It says they’re meeting Maximus Johnson at the Marlimore. Apparently, he has information about me.”
“Isn’t that the place we just were?” asked Nathan.
“Yes,” replied Duncan. “This is very good news. Max won’t let anything happen to your mom.”
Nathan turned to him. “You know this guy?”
“Yes. Met him yesterday,” said Duncan. “He’s a Lycan, but on our side.”
“Are you sure?” said Nathan. “Because I’m getting tired of thinking everyone is on our side but finding just the opposite.”
“I trust him enough,” said Duncan. “Obviously we have to be wary of everyone, but t
