When morning came, Ruelle left for the Slaters' mansion in a carriage. The mansion looked the same as always and when they arrived at the door, Lord Azriel was waiting.
"Mr. and Mrs. Belmont. Ruelle." His eyes shifted to Hailey. "I see you found your second daughter."
Hailey blinked and Mrs. Belmont frowned at once. The older woman was quick to correct, "That isn't Caroline. It is Ruelle's friend from Sexton."
Ruelle barely listened as she asked, "Is Lucian here?"
"He hasn't returned since last morning," Lord Azriel responded. "There was a sighting of tracks and drops of blood trails found near Hullemwood yesterday. Most of the officers and Lucian have gone on a trail to find it. They won't be back until tomorrow or later."
Ruelle's eyes swept the entrance. Even Dane was nowhere in sight.
