A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 509

“Finally, we made it!” Lance stretched his arms wide as he and Calliope climbed out of the private jet. “Man, I am totally wiped out!”

Calliope rolled her shoulders and took a deep breath of the cool night air. “Where’s your brother?” she asked, glancing around the quiet driveway.

Lance shrugged. “He’s probably crashed already.”

Their private jet had been comfortable, sure, but after hours in the air, even first class felt like sitting in a can of sardines.

“How about we just get some rest and check in with him tomorrow?” Lance suggested.

Calliope gave him a sideways look. “You haven’t told me much about your brother’s situation, you know. If it’s serious, maybe we shouldn’t wait. But if it’s not, tomorrow’s fine.”

“It’s not too bad,” Lance said, but his voice was uncertain. “He’s got some old injuries—got them when he saved me, actually. Those spots still flare up now and then.”

He hesitated, looking down at his shoes. “But honestly, I think there’s something else. I get the feeling he’s been poisoned or something. He’s looked off lately—pale, tired. And he’s been snappier than usual. He never used to lose his temper with me.”

Lance’s face fell, and for a second he looked years younger, just a little brother worried about someone he loved.

He shook his head, “I just can’t believe he’d change like that unless something was really wrong. He’s always had my back.”

“Moody?” Calliope asked. “Any other symptoms? Anything get to him mentally?”

Lance shook his head stubbornly. “No way. My brother’s not the kind of guy who cracks under pressure. He’s tough.”