JAKE

I stared at my phone, my fingers hovering round the keypads as I contemplated on dialing the number staring at me.

Isabelle was in danger, and I had no choice but to call the only one I was sure could reach her faster than anyone. Nicholas.

I dialed his number, still weighing my thoughts as the phone rang.

It was a bad idea…but it was the available option.

The phone rang once, twice, and then his voice came through, annoying and calculated.

“Hello brother, To what do I owe the pleasure?”

I swallowed hard, forcing my voice to stay steady. “I need your help in locating Isabelle, I've tried...