Chapter 40

Alex alighted out of his car and hurriedly walked toward his porch since he knows Elena was there waiting for her. As he arrived, she immediately pulled him into a hug. "You're here at last. I've been waiting."

Alex nodded, caressing her back. "I know." He pulled her away a little so he could look at her. "Are you okay, though?"

"I'm terrified, Alex. They said those people were after me. Someone died, why the hell are these things happening?" She anxiously replied.

Alex shook his head. "Still figuring things out, really. It had to have been the main mastermind behind it. I just don't know why he's after you. Soon I will though."

Elena sighed. "Okay. Let's...let's go in. You should freshen up too. The kids will soon be back from school."

Alex nodded. "Okay." They walked in, holding hands, then his phone buzzed.

He stopped in his tracks as he saw it was a message from his brother.

"What's it?" Elena asked him.

"Andrew sent me a message. He's been trying to talk to me for a while now." A