Jace's POV

"Scarlet?" I called as I walked towards the room.

What was she still doing inside? Does she really want me to go late for the business party? I barged into the room, frowning my face at----

The room was surprisingly empty. What? She went out without my permission? I glanced at my wristwatch. This was past the time she loved going for evening stroll. She should be back by now. Where could she be?

Panic rose in my heart. Could she be in danger? I matched angrily from the room and went downstairs. "Have you seen my wife around!?" I yelled at the maid and she shivered in...