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If I go with him, so be it. At least I’ll leave this earth knowing the two people I love are safe.

Chapter 92

DECLAN

“Hey, baby. Would you like to go and do some coloring with Uncle Conan while Daddy does some work?” I ask, crouching down to her eye level.

I read online that this position makes me less of a threat to her. I have no idea what she’s seen growing up. Or how Vlad has treated her.

She nods and chews on her lip, just like Charlotte.

“Jax brought some of his daughter’s toys and coloring sets, they’re in the back bedroom.” Mikhail says from behind.

“Wow. That’s cool.” Her eyes light up, and my heart melts.

I’ll do anything to keep a smile on her face.

Conan holds out his gigantic hand and she places her tiny one inside.

“You wanna walk or fly there?” he asks.

“Umm…” She looks at me, and I smile.

“Fly?”

“You got it, kiddo.” He picks her up, and she lets out the cutest giggle as he carries her through the safe house.

“Declan. In here,” Enzo’s distinctive voice booms from one of the rooms.

Heading in there with Finn on my tail, I push open the glowing room, and as I step through, I see the wall filled with monitors.

“Where is she?”

He points to the middle screen and I focus on the red dot.

“Still on the road. I’ve done some digging, I think I have an idea where they’re heading.” Enzo spins his laptop on the desk to face me.

Scratching my head, I frown at the screen.

“A farm?”

He clicks the pad and pulls up a document.

“Looks like he’s a co-owner. And then—” He pauses, changing tabs.

This time, he zooms out of the map, pointing to the top right of the screen.

“They’ve passed his house and any other notable stops. But to me, it seems Charlotte’s tracker is heading that direction. Coincidence? I think not.”

Finn steps closer and clears his throat.

“And if we guess wrong? Getting this a even just few minutes out could be life or death?” Finn questions.

I clench my fist at my sides.

“I say we head on the road, does Mikhail have any other contacts here?”

Enzo shakes his head.

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