Chapter 5

As soon as the call ended, the whole place fell silent.

No one dared to move.

Everyone held their breath, scanning the crowd, waiting for Rachel Lane to show up.

Until I took a step forward.

I headed directly for Chloe.

The crowd automatically parted, making way for me.

Adrian's cold gaze followed me, his eyes locking onto me as his brows drew together in displeasure.

I stopped right in front of Chloe.

She tried to shrink back into the crowd, but I grabbed her wrist before she could get away.

Before she could react, I snatched the black mask…