Chapter: 1786

A second later, something unsettled him. "Hold on. Daniela's voice didn't sound right."

Nikolas had sensed it too.

Exchanging a glance, both men bolted from the house, braving the pounding hail without a second thought.

Out in the driveway, the storm had left even expensive cars battered and useless. Only the delivery van stood a chance against the relentless ice.

They dove into the battered van and sped off toward Daniela's villa.