Chapter 36
The penthouse felt suffocating.
They'd returned after the police took over Claire's situation, coordinating with hotel security at the Four Seasons. Detective Morrison had been clear: Sebastian and Harper would only complicate the rescue. Professional negotiators were handling it. They needed to stay away.
Sebastian hadn't stopped pacing since they arrived home two hours ago. His phone was pressed to his ear constantly, demanding updates, getting nothing useful in return.
Harper sat on the couch watching him unravel.
"Sebastian, you need to sit down."
"I can't sit. Claire is with a man who's spent years planning my destruction, and I'm supposed to just wait here like everything's fine?" His voice was sharp, frayed at the edges.
"The police said…"
"I don't care what the p
