Lahat ng Kabanata ng UNCHARTED PATH : Kabanata 121 - Kabanata 130

“Okay, give me till this evening, hmm.” Lucas walked towards the closet as he responded, “Whatever you say.” “Please, Lucas, don't do this.” He pulled him into his arms. “It hurts when you act like this. Please give me time. I will tell you everything, okay.” Lucas gazed at him, “Come on, what else do you want me to say? Do I have a choice? I will wait.” Lucas responded grudgingly “Baby I promise, everything will be sorted, hmm.” Lucas nodded, and Alex smiled lightly, leaning in and pecking his cheek. “You know I love you, right?” “Hmm,” Lucas nodded lightly. Alex brushed his lips lightly. “Let me shower.” Under the shower, the water hit his skin, but it did nothing to ease the tension coiling inside him. His mind kept replaying Lucas’s words.“If I’m your Lucas…” Guilt settled deeper. By the time Alex came out, Lucas was ready, waiting but not for him. Just ready to leave for work. He was sitting on the couch in the sitting room, tapping on his phone.

The moment he glanced at the screen, his breath hitched sharply. His heart skipped so violently that it felt like it echoed in his chest. Lucas noticed instantly as their eyes met. Alex lifted a hand slightly, subtle but firm, signing Lucas not to speak as he put it on speaker. Lucas gave a small nod, his body going still, every sense sharpening. Alex answered. “Hello, Mac.” A low chuckle slid through the line, smooth, amused as if watching. “Your voice sounds lighter tonight,” Mac said. “What’s the secret, Alex dear?” Alex leaned back just enough to look composed, though his fingers tightened around the phone. “Well…” he let out a soft chuckle, playing along, “I guess it’s because I’ve been expecting your call.” There was a pause as Alex waited but Mac said nothing. Then Alex pressed, voice casual but edged with intent. “You still haven’t told me why you’re being so mysterious.” “You think I’m mysterious?” Mac asked, almost teasing. “Of course you are,”

By the time he reached the restroom hallway, his heart was already beating harder than it should have. “Alex?” he called lightly as he pushed the door open.No response. The restroom was quieter than the party outside, just the faint hum of the lights and the sound of running water somewhere. Lucas stepped in further, scanning the space. It was empty.His chest tightened. “Alex?” he called again, louder this time. Still nothing. Now the worry wasn’t subtle anymore. It hit fully. Lucas pulled out his phone quickly, dialing Alex’s number. And that’s when something felt off. Not just that Alex wasn’t there.But something wasn't right. Alex’s phone kept buzzing, and buzzing but he wasn’t picking up.Lucas tried calling again. Still nothing. A cold knot twisted in his chest as his thoughts began to spiral. That’s not like him. His heart started pounding harder with each passing second. He shoved the restroom door open and rushed out, scanning the crowd, searching

Alex was still swaying, his weight collapsing unevenly against Lucas no matter how hard Lucas tried to steady him. His body burned, his breath uneven, every step looked like it cost him everything. “Alex, stay with me,” Lucas muttered, tightening his grip around his waist. Footsteps thundered down the hallway. Securities are already being directed toward where Alex and the mysterious man had been seen. Jason is tagging along with them. The tension in the air was sharper and more urgent. On getting to Lucas and Alex, the security guards forged ahead, searching for the shadowed guy while Jason helped Lucas to guide Alex out. They took another way to avoid pushing through the crowd, questions, or stares that might erupt into something else. Their eyes scanned frantically until they got out of the building. Lucas struggled to hold Alex upright, as Jason searched for Alex’s car key. On getting it out of his pocket, he hurried to get his car around. Alex tugged hard at Lu

The sound didn't just cut sharply through the moment. It got both their hearts racing in fear as their kiss broke. The silence that followed their first reaction was heavy as their eyes locked on each other. Mac? The same thought hit them at once. Tension snapped back into place, thick and suffocating. The phone continued vibrating against the bed. Lucas swallowed, his chest tightening as he slowly reached for the phone. His fingers hesitated for just a second before picking it up. He glanced at the screen and then blinked. “It’s… not him,” Lucas said, a hint of confusion in his voice. Alex frowned. “Who is it?”Lucas turned the phone slightly toward him. “Your sister.” Alex’s expression shifted instantly, to surprise, then concern.He took the phone from Lucas. His brows knitted slightly as he answered. “Hey… what’s up?” “Alex… you need to listen to me carefully.” Annie’s voice came through fast and tight with urgency. Alex straightened slightly. “Annie,