**Stefano’s POV**

The call came through at 6:00 AM from a private number, and the voice on the other end was a low whisper. They told me that Lucia and a group of hired men were at a warehouse near the docks and that they had Elena with them.

My heart stopped for a second. My skin went cold.

How was that possible? Elena was supposed to be safe with her father. I knew Elario had taken her home. I had watched the car drive away. But the thought of someone snatching her back made my blood run ...