Aurora’s breath came in shallow gasps as she scanned the restaurant, her heart pounding so hard it felt like it might shatter.“Loyd!” she called again, her voice higher, tighter, laced with growing fear.She moved between the tables, her eyes darting from the entrance to the hallway leading to the restrooms, searching for any sign of him.Nothing.Panic swelled inside her, threatening to consume her whole.She turned sharply, nearly colliding with a waiter carrying a tray of drinks.“Miss? Are you okay?” the young man asked, startled.“My son,” Aurora choked out, gripping his arm without thinking. “He went to the restroom, but he’s not there. Have you seen a little boy? Dark hair, blue eyes—four years old?”The waiter hesitated, his brows furrowing. “I—I don’t think so, ma’am. But I can check with the staff—”Before he could finish, a deep voice cut through the chaos of her thoughts.“Aurora?”She spun around to see Lucian standing just a few feet away, his sharp eyes narrowing with
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