Page 225 of Deadly Sweet

Groaning, I roll over and snuggle into the nearest body. “Leave me alone.”

“Savannah, you need to wake up. Daphne is on the phone and she’s freaking out.”

That has me shooting up straight into a seated position. I look at Jake, who’s naked, sitting in bed, holding out my cell phone.

Taking it, I answer. “Duchess?”

“Savvy, I need you at Salvation, now!” she shouts.

My spine stiffens and any post heat bliss I may still be feeling is gone. I’m on my feet, running over to my dresser to pull on some jeans.

“What is it? What's wrong?”

“Everything is wrong.” Her voice cracks with anger and emotion. “She’s gone. He fucking took her.”

My brows furrow. “Who took who?”

“Corbin.” Her growl is low and dangerous. The mention of his name has me nearly dropping my phone. “He took Lucy.”

“No,” I whisper, my chest tightening. “No. No, that can’t be.”

“He fucking took her, and we’re getting her back. So get your ass over here, now!” she shouts before hanging up.

“Sweet Girl, what's wrong?” Jake asks, slipping on some sweatpants. Putting my phone on the dresser, I rush to finish getting dressed, trying to keep it together as I do.

Corbin has Lucy? How? How the fuck did that happen?

No. There has to be some sort of mistake. Lucy is always with Duchess, unless Duchess is working, but even then she stays at Salvation. The security is good there. She would have been safe. Right?

“Savannah?”

“I have to go.”

“Go where?” he asks, brows furrowing. “Baby, you just got done with your heat. Whatever Daphne needs you for can wait.”

“No, it can’t,” my voice shakes.

“What's going on?” Caleb asks. My eyes snap over to his, finding him sitting up in bed with sleepy eyes.

“Get dressed, you're coming with me.”

“Where?”

“To Salvation. Let's go. Now!” I bark.

“What's going on?” he asks, getting to his feet.

“Your sister called. Said Corbin took Lucy.” I swallow hard as I run a shaky hand through my hair.

“Savvy, baby, breathe.” Jake takes my shaking hands and brings them to my sides before cupping my face. “Everything’s going to be okay.”

“You can’t say that.” My voice cracks as I start to feel myself unravel. “It’s Corbin Miller we’re talking about. Rich, ruthless, sick bastard. He’s back and has Lucy.”

“I’m going to get dressed.” Caleb rushes out of the room.

“I’m going to call my mom, check in on Athena.”

“NO!” I shout, spinning around to face him with wide eyes. “You do not take your eyes off that baby girl. Do you understand me? Have your mom bring her back here. We have good security. You can keep her safe here.” I’m shaking now. “I can’t let him get near her. He can’t take her from me, too.”

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