[Elena's POV]

I found Noah in his private study. He was already wearing a dark tailored overcoat, silently slipping his silver pistol into his shoulder holster.

"I need to borrow a car," I said, leaning against the heavy oak doorframe. "Nicole just sent me the exact location of the safe house. Adrian actually left New York. I want to go see my mom tonight."

Noah paused. He looked at me, his deep blue eyes sharp and calculating. "You went to see Caleb today. You gave him flowers and a ...