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Chapter 128 Deadly Bait

Author: Angela Noir
last update publish date: 2026-06-19 18:13:57

Six in the morning. Dawn had not yet fully broken.

Avery had changed into a thick coat suited for movement. She stood by the bed, organizing her medical kit. She clicked a few emergency vials into the inner compartment. The leather of the kit creaked under her fingers as she pressed the last vial into place.

The door lock clicked open.

Dominic had not knocked.

His gaze landed on the small travel bag at Avery's feet. His brow furrowed.

"Where are you going?"

"North Port." Avery did not pause in
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