A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 658

—Evan and the others.

When Elissa heard those words, she didn't think much of it. It wasn't until she changed her clothes and went downstairs that she realized he truly meant "the others."

Aside from Evan and Nash, there were five heavily built bodyguards.

It was a full-blown tactical escort.

On the way to Zephyr Manor, Elissa couldn't help but text Rowan: [Are you guarding against Finn?]

But it didn't feel quite right.

The incident had only happened a few days ago; there was no way Finn could make a comeback this fast.

A second later, a message popped up on her screen, answering her question: [Guarding against Maya.]

[Someone got her a Release on Bail, and she took the opportunity to run.]

Elissa unconsciously gripped her phone tighter, assuming some of Maya's shady connections had helped her. She texted back: [I'll come straight home as soon as I finish Suzanne's treatment.]

She didn't want to cause any more trouble.

If she had known Maya had escaped, she probably wouldn't have even left the house.

Rowan reassured her: [Don't worry. With Evan and the guys there, she wouldn't dare try anything direct.]

Elissa replied with a simple "Okay," swallowing it like a calming pill, finally feeling a bit more grounded.

She had called the Wilkinsons before leaving, so by the time she arrived, Jesse was already waiting at the entrance.

"You're here?"

As the car door opened, Jesse, usually so composed and refined, actually beat Evan to it, offering his hand to help her out. He asked with the warmth of an older brother, "Take it slow. Are you sure you're ready to be out and about? How is your recovery going?"

Over the past few days, the Wilkinsons had desperately wanted to visit her at the Rivercross Residence, but they couldn't.

Firstly, they were terrified of interrupting her rest. Secondly, they were firmly in the wrong when it came to Maya, and until Maya was apprehended again, they felt too ashamed to face Elissa.

They hadn't expected Rowan to keep the news from her entirely.

"I'm pretty much fully recovered."

Elissa rested her hand lightly on his forearm, waiting until she was steady on her feet before pulling back. "Thank you, Jesse."

"Elissa!"

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