Chapter 86. Deliveries

ARDEN

The two of us made it out without any problems, which was a miracle on its own. The meeting had just ended, so the main hallways were filled with various officials.

Still, we took Bethany’s advice and reached Cade’s car, parked just a few meters away from the gate.

I crouched lower into the passenger side and slipped into the hidden compartment in the back. The space was small but comfortable enough.

Meanwhile, Cade bowed to the guards like everything was business as usual, and once they waved him through, the metal gates creaked open.

We were free.

As soon as we’d driven far enough, the tension in my spine released. I pushed open the hatch and slid into the front seat, flopping against it with a sigh of relief. The leather was cold. Cade glanced at me.

I smiled, real and wide this time. “We made it.”

He didn’t smile back right away. His brows were pulled tight, concern seen in his eyes. “What happened? Are you alright? Did Winte