“They’ve been located,” the man reported, his voice steady but serious. “Madam Catherine and Mr. Ethan are safe. They were held at a warehouse on the outskirts of the city. Our team is already on site and has secured the area.”
Relief washed over Sophia like a tidal wave, leaving her momentarily breathless. Her knees threatened to give way, and she clung to Alexander’s arm for support. “Safe,” she whispered, the word a fragile lifeline in the swirling storm of her emotions. She was really worried.
Alexander tightened his hold on her hand, grounding her. “We’ll go to them,” he said softly, though there was a hard edge to his tone, a promise of retribution lurking beneath the surface. “Gerald’s actions won’t go unanswered.”
“When?” Sophia asked, her voice trembling despite her efforts to
