72. Several dead ends.

Dario’s POV

My mind had grown restless since Isla’s kidnap, and my desire to keep her safe gnawed at me. I worried about her. I knew that the slightest harm that came to her would break me. Protecting Isla was my top priority, and I intended to do so with all my might.

The investigation was also meeting several dead ends. Katherine had blatantly denied having any ties to an accomplice. She had insisted she worked solo, and her only motivation was the hatred she felt for my mate.

I knew she was lying, especially since Isla confirmed the phone call to Katherine’s phone just before we rescued her.

Just to cover the grounds, we explored every scenario as to why Katherine would kidnap Isla solo. Isla was not in a love triangle with Katherine. Isla had never wronged Katherine in any way. In fact, they had only met up once before the kidnap. From the investigations, none of these were the case.

So, what was the true intention here?

Lost in my deep thoughts, I did not immediately hear my