Chapter 264

Gabriel made sure Elodie carried a small handgun and knew how to use it. ‘I don’t like the idea of you going alone. What if Jay already called him and told him everything?’ She shook her head. ‘Unlikely. I tried Ari’s phone. If I couldn’t reach him before now, then neither could Jay.’ Gabriel gave her a hug. ‘Be safe.’ ‘I will.’ ‘I’ll be waiting.’ Elodie came out of the hotel and jogged towards the black sedan. Ari was talking to a man in a pilot’s uniform. Elodie’s steps slowed. Darian spotted her first. He nudged Ari and smirked. ‘Boss.’ Ari turned his head and broke into a huge smile at the sight of Elodie. He opened his arms wide as she came up towards him. ‘How’d you know I’d be here? I was going to call you as soon as I boarded.’ ‘Educated guess.’ Elodie pulled back and studied him. He appeared to have lost some weight but was otherwise unhurt. His face was unshaven and a shade tanner than usual. He took a closer look at her. ‘What’s wrong?’ ‘We need to talk.’ He nodded at his me