CHAPTER 64

CHARLOTTE'S POV

I rubbed my eyes as I sat up, a frown on my face as my heart started beating a little faster. Where was he?

“Owen?” I called out but I was greeted with silence. My heart sank when realization dawned upon me. Did he…

I spotted a piece of paper sitting on his pillow, folded neatly with my name written across it in his handwriting and my breath hitched as I grabbed the note and unfolded it, my eyes going through the words quickly.

"Cupcake, I had to quickly take care of something. But don’t worry because I’ll be back before you know it. I’ll always protect you, no matter what. I love you so much. Husband."

My heart sank and my blood ran cold. Did he go after Michael? Alone?

“No… No, no, no.” I whispered as I shook my head, my hands trembling as I stared at the paper. My heartbeat was so loud, I could hear it above the crashing waves.

Panic settled in my stomach as I placed the paper back on the pillow. I couldn’t just stay here and wait. What if something happened to him