“Alex, no!” Isabella screamed as she struggled against Theodare, trying to free herself even though there was a knife pressed to her neck. But I know that the bastard wouldn't kill her. He needed her, but it still took everything in me to stay back. If I stepped in now, I could ruin Sebastian’s plan, and that might really put her in danger then.

“Hey,” I said softly, but she still struggled.

“Stay still!” Theodare yelled, distracted, and then I nodded at Sebastian, giving him the signal. He nodded back, and then another gunshot echoed in the night. Theodore groaned as the knife was shot away from his hand, and...