With Oliver's help, Antonio was able to locate Laera's apartment. He'd gone home to meet an empty house, even though her things were still there.

“ There's a higher chance she'd be here,” Oliver mumbled as Antonio pulled over. “ There's going to be a hell of alot of scolding.”

Antonio exhaled sharply. That was the least of his worries.

They stepped out of the car, exchanged a glance, and approached Laera's apartment.

Antonio’s heart skipped so hard as he knocked on the door.

A second pass—no answer.

He knocked again.

And once again, there was absolutely no sound.

“ They must have been so pissed. They're not even responding.”...