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Searching For Adonis

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Cara's POV

I pushed my way through the sea of men gathered at the clearing in front of the mansion, stalking up to unknowing Luca, who was busy pelting orders at the men.

"Luca!"

He wheeled around, searching for the source of the voice, and his eyes widened into saucers when they saw me.

"Why are you here?"

I narrowed my eyes at him in disbelief.

"Why am I here? Why are you all here?"

"You're not supposed to know."

"That would've worked out if you didn't give me the band." I waved it in his face. "What do you mean Adonis is missing? Isn't he meant to be at the hospital undergoing surgery by now?"

Luca avoided my gaze, and my heart skipped a beat. I drew in a shaky breath.

"What is it? Tell me what happened."

I stumbled.

"Cara!"

"I'm fine. Tell me... tell me precisely."

"He never made it to the hospital," Luca replied in a small voice, but I heard it.

My stomach tightened in knots at his response. It can't be what I'm thinking, right? There's no way Adonis would give up so easil
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