Landon's first thought was bad signal at sea.
But he'd had a state-of-the-art signal tower installed on this yacht.
He tried sending a message to Billy. The delivery confirmation pinged immediately.
That's when it hit him. Natalie had blocked him.
It was the first time they'd ever lost contact. He'd expected it, but the realization still carved a hollow ache into his chest.
So that gunshot had finally frozen her heart.
He'd had no choice. He couldn't let her get blood on her hands. And he'd known she was wearing a vest.
He had a mission to complete.
He dialed immediately. "Billy, I need absolute secrecy about this wedding—no one tells Nat. Find out if there's been a leak."
"And buy every headliner lot at the auction house. Have it all delivered to my wife."
He hung up and drew a
