From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 400

“Still not asleep? Waiting for me or something?”

Laurinda brushed Adolphus’s hand away and shifted back, putting space between them.

“Oh, come on. Don’t mess around. What did Baal want?”

At the mention of Baal, Adolphus’s whole vibe changed. He sat up straighter, suddenly all business. “He says he knows where Finn is. I’ve already sent people to check. The Frostfords aren’t going to let Finn go. No matter where he runs, they’ll hunt him down and drag him back.”

Laurinda frowned, an idea forming in her mind. There was only one reason Baal would come to her about Finn, and that was…

“Finn’s probably in Stonehaven.”

Adolphus stared at her, caught off guard. “What?”

He hadn’t even considered that Finn could end up in Stonehaven. There was an unspoken rule there—outsiders weren’t allowed in.

“You really think he could get into Stonehaven?”

“I’m almost sure he’s there. Baal coming to me in a panic? That only happens if Finn’s somewhere Baal can’t reach. Stonehaven’s the only place like that. He needs my help.”

Adolphus’s brow creased with worry. He never imagined Finn could make it into Stonehaven. “If that’s true… it’s not good for us. Trouble like this just keeps coming back.”

Laurinda leaned against the headboard, one leg tucked beneath her, looking totally relaxed. She raised an eyebrow and let out a soft, amused laugh. “Why wouldn’t it be good? He ran right into my territory and thinks he can just walk out? That would make me look useless. The real game is just getting started.”

“So what are you planning?”

“It needs to be fun, obviously.”

Laurinda tugged him by the collar, pulling him close, her lips brushing his ear as she whispered her plan.

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