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Lorenzo

I ended the call with Thelma without another word, my mind already racing ahead. I quickly dialed my secretary's number, my voice firm as I instructed him to clear my schedule for the morning. "I won't be coming in early. Push everything back by a few hours."

I hung up and headed to the bathroom to wash up and dress, my thoughts still consumed by Eva's disappearance. I tried calling her number again, but it went straight to voicemail.

As I walked out of my room, I was so distracted that I didn't even see Toby standing in the hallway until I bumped into him. "Toby," I muttered, in surprise.

Toby's voice was laced with concern. "Alpha, is everything okay? You look like you've lost your last friend on earth."

I just shook my head. "I'm even glad that you're here. Help me find out everything you can about Eva Chapman," I told him, my eyes finally locking onto his. "I think she's missing."

Toby's eyes narrowed. "Is she the prisoner you released, Alpha? What kind of trouble has she