Chapter 285

[Cordelia]

I close my phone. Even after taking several deep breaths, I can't get my heart to stop racing.

Calling doesn't work. I can't get through to either of the boys, and I realize they are most likely watching the scene with their phones turned to silent. I send them both a text warning them about Magnus and then begin doing the same for every person I know.

I do get through to the police eventually, but the best they could do is say that they'll "redirect my message" to the "appropriate detective" and that they'll do their best to get there in time.

None of this is good enough. They are walking into a very elaborate trap, one that Magnus must have been planning since the beginning.

I try calling Atlas again. "Argh! Damn it, Atlas, pick up the phone!"

Should I rush out there? Yes, that would be better than letting them die.

What if that's what Magnus wants? What if this is just a way to draw me out?

"Don't be ridiculous, Cordelia," I shake my head as I grab my phone and head to