Page 123 of Eternal Craving

Ted coughed.

“Sunaria, that’s the name of your friend?” Marcus asked.

I nodded. “It’s my fault she’s in danger.”

“Delacroix’s the one to blame,” he said.

I managed to stand and then headed for the door.

“If we get out of here,” Marcus said, “I’m going to show you the London that I know. The street acts, poets and playwrights, and the artists. Have you ever been to Covent Garden?”

I checked the door and found it locked. “No, I’ve been a little busy lately.”

“I’m going to help you find your friend,” Marcus vowed.

The clanging of keys could be heard on the other side of the door.

I stepped back, ready to fight.

The door swung open, and Benjamin entered.

I looked at Marcus. “Do you know him?”

Marcus shook his head.

“I’m sorry about earlier.” Benjamin blinked several times. “He told me he’d kill me if I didn’t do it.”

Marcus looked at me. “What did he do?”

“Where’s Delacroix?” I asked.

“He’s gone out,” Benjamin said.

“And he lets you just roam around?” I considered his shifty eyes. “I don’t believe you.”

“Have you seen Lilly?” Marcus asked.

Benjamin gave me a wary look.

I turned to Marcus. “I’ll carry you.”

“There’s no time.” Benjamin’s expression hardened.

I hesitated. “I’m not leaving without him.”

“Delacroix has Sunaria.” Benjamin avoided my gaze.

I stepped closer, wanting to believe him.

“I saw her.”

“Where?” I asked.

“Upstairs, in one of the bedrooms,” Benjamin said. “I couldn’t leave without telling you.”

“Is she guarded?” Marcus asked.

“No, but we don’t have much time.”