Adam studied him thoughtfully. "Do you even know her name?"
"Elaine," Lucas replied, a bit softer this time, as if speaking her name made her more real to him.
"Elaine," Adam repeated with a nod. "Well, red hair, green eyes, lone wolf named Elaine. It’s not much, but it’s a start. I’ll assign some of my officers to help with the search."
Relief washed over Lucas’s face, and he offered Adam a small smile. "Thank you," he said, his voice carrying a weight of genuine gratitude. "After Clifford’s betrayal, I’m not sure who I can trust anymore." His gaze shifted to me, and he added, "Thanks, both of you." I managed a small smile, but the ache in my chest grew.
I couldn’t shake the feeling that this search would take Lucas away, not just physically but in a way I hadn’t prepared myself for
