Chapter 144

After breakfast, Callista and Isadora loaded all the camping gear they'd prepared the night before into the car.

Just as they were about to head out, Callista's phone rang.

She glanced at the caller ID—it was Alaric. She quickly picked up.

"Mr. Blackwood, have you left yet?" Callista asked.

Alaric had barely slept a wink last night. He was exhausted, but his body felt wired with anticipation.

He f