Noah's POV
As usual, I was waiting for Paige in the lobby when my phone rang. Thalia's name flashed across the screen. I had no intention of speaking with her, but thoughts of Naomi,my innocent daughter,made me answer.
"Hello?"
Her voice came through immediately. [I see why you suddenly changed, Noah. She's back again, and I figured she's working in Hotel Monroe. Just you wait, I'll make her suffer!]
My jaw clenched, Ryder growling dangerously within me. "Leave Paige out of this, Thalia."
[Oh! Haha! You are so f*****g in love with her, huh? Don't worry, I have plans for both of you. Oh, by the way, you will never see Naomi again.]
I rose from my seat, fists balled tight. "Where are you taking her, Thalia?"
[I will tell you once you agree to marry me, Noah.]
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