Chapter 149: Adelaide.

“Please, let me know if you find him.”

Alizadeh nods at Cain’s words and I can feel the surprise that spreads through the room. It’s not like Cain to ask for anything, or anyone.

“Come Adelaide.”

My brows go up in surprise but Cain doesn’t seem to notice or care. He walks away from the group and after exchanging a brief glance with Safira, I follow him.

Cain walks through this place like he knows where everything is. His steps are sure and purposeful and soon we walk through an archway that leads into a garden I didn't know existed. My words are half surprised, half amused as I ask.

“You’ve been here before haven’t you?”

Cain turns his head and nods.

“Just once, when I attempted to run away from Lyros.”

What?

“You did that?”

The surprise in my tone must be heavily evident because Cain chuckles and nods.

“I was sixteen at the time. I felt Alizadeh was a better option than Lyros. Rafie didn’t pay me any attention then so I didn’t consider him. I escaped here for a while and tri