Chapter 59

After calming Jonas, I looked up to see Jared sauntering over from the far end of the beach, his face completely devoid of guilt. "Where's Xavier?" I shouted, storming toward him. I didn't care that we were on a public beach; I grabbed him by the collar and yanked him close. His calm expression was infuriating, almost mocking. "How dare you ask me where Xavier is?" Jared sneered, his tone dripping with disdain. "Don't test me, Jared. Start talking," I growled. I didn't have time to waste deciphering his word games. Every minute of delay meant Xavier could be in more danger. "Xavier's such a good kid. He just wanted your love, and when you wouldn't give it, he begged me to step in and play dad for him," Jared said unhurriedly, his brows arching with disdain as he looked at me. "You don't deserve a son like him." Did Xavier end up missing because he played such a game with Jared? I glanced down at Jared's empty hand and let out a cold laugh. "What game could last this long? Don't