Chapter 74: Invisible god

ACE

My men have all assembled themselves at the warehouse. I frown when I see Ryan too. I desperately want to punch his teeth and watch him bleed, but that would also mean wasting more time, and Aella doesn't have time.

"Any luck in finding Hugo?" I ask Ryker. He looks stressed like he had just been dragged out of bed. When Ryan told me they had cars chasing after Aella, I immediately concluded that it was Zade. Only Zade has that much authority to plan a kidnap in broad daylight.

"No" He replies, stifling a yawn. I feel so bad that I have to do this, drag him away from his family when they equally need him.

"Thank you for always showing up Ryker." I mean it.

"Never thank me, Ace. Aella is family."

I nod in response. I will forever be grateful to him. "Ace?"

I don't know why, but I immediately adjust my tie when Rebecca walks in with Jake. "I am sorry we had to cut your class short."

"No...I... okay." She starts twisting her fingers nervously, avoiding my eyes. "Thank y