Cole’s POV

Few hours earlier.

The second my phone rang, I knew something was wrong.

I was already on edge, my gut telling me that something didn’t sit right. Emily was supposed to be safe at the cabin. It wasn’t a permanent place, just a temporary stop while we figured out our next move. But the second I saw the name flashing on my screen…one of my men guarding her…something inside me tensed.

I swiped to answer. “Talk.”

Heavy breathing. Then a voice, rushed and strained. “Boss, we’ve got a problem.”

My grip tightened around the phone. “What kind of problem?”

A pause. Then, “Two of our guys are dead....