ROMAN POV

"Sapphire, what happened?" I demand, panic rising.

"I thought she went with you," Sapphire stammers, fear etched on her face.

"Darrick took her horseback riding," she adds.

My grip tightens on the phone. Alone. No Sapphire. No protection.

My mind races. Darrick's obsession. Vixen's past. Danger lurks.

"Find them," I bark at Sapphire. Now. Get them back. Safe.

Sapphire's voice trembles. "Roman, I—" Guilt and regret in her tone.

"Go!" I shout into the phone. Sapphire's sobs echo as I slam the phone down.

Pacing frantically, I plan to rescue Rose from Darrick, protect my love at all costs.

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"Sapphire, calm down," I tell her firmly, but...