Page 182 of Unmasked

Luke stopped moving the feed.

“How do you know?”

“The place technically belongs to Penelope. Lawrence and I have already met there. He’d never take her back there to hide from me. It would be too obvious. Besides, the new horse trainer is mine. If the king or Penelope were there, he would have let me know immediately.” I took a step closer. “They’re in Esher, and I’m going to get her.” I paused, taking in Luke and Everleigh.

“I can’t thank you both enough. I won’t forget this. I swear I won’t.” Turning to Bram, I let out a deep breath. His hands lifted in surrender. “This is all you. The Council will not interfere. I’ll get your team the schedule for his surveillance team and guards.”

Pressure gripped my shoulder, and I faced Theodore and Elec who’d been sitting back quietly. Theodore’s eyes were hard as he took me in.

“What do you want me to do?”

Before I could talk, Elec’s hand slowly lifted.

“May I?”

“Sure.”

He nodded, looking between me and Theo.

“Allow him to stay with me. I’ll prepare things. He wants this George fellow. I’m assuming you still want my help with Lawrence?”

I took in blue eyes.

“Yes. I want him to suffer.”

“We’ll be here. Gather your men.”

Nodding, I pointed to the two guards at the door as I approached. “Call Wallace and The Reeve. It’s time to gun up. We have a location. I want the best men we’ve got.”

“Then, you want me, Sire. I have special tactical training. And I want to be there for our queen. I’ve put in numerous times to be on her detail. I’m just waiting for her new personal guard to be chosen.”

“Make the call and start getting ready. I want to leave as fast as possible.”

“Right away.”

I unbuttoned my jacket and shirt, shrugging them off as I headed to the table that held my own gear. I put on a black fitted shirt, grabbing the vest and relishing in the weight as I strapped it on. I picked up the black tactical pants, not even caring as I unbuckled my belt, kicking off the dress shoes and slacks. My mind was only on one thing… Penelope.

How was she?

Was she hurt?

Afraid?

Had he crossed the line⁠—

I couldn’t go there. Maybe because after the emails, I feared I knew the answer. He’d already pushed the limits on her personal space before. He’d poisoned her. Drugged her. Touched her. Caressed her. Had he done it again? Gone further this time?

Guards began to pile in as I slid on the boots and holstered my weapons. Wallace quickly headed up and the Reeve followed.

“We have a location?”

“It appears so.” I glanced over at the Reeve, nodding to Elec in the distance. “Get The Magister and Judic ready, just in case. I’m taking Wallace and two teams with me. If Elec Wexler asks you for anything, you give it to him. Do you understand?”

“Yes, Sire.”

“You and Wallace head over to the monitor with your leads and let Luke walk you through what they’ve found. Devise a plan. I’ll be back. Have everyone ready to go when I return.”

Able stepped in closer, lowering his voice. “The previous order⁠—”