She knew. Lucas saw it in her eyes. He hoped the realization would've had her run to him instead of bolt out the door, but he felt like now was the time to act. He moved through the crowd, wishing he'd been closer to the exit. The visiting Alpha took over for James and told everyone to head outside. The flux of people moving made it impossible for Lucas to squeeze out.

"Lucas wait." Roxy's voice carried over the crowd.

He didn't stop. Whatever advice Roxy wanted to give he didn't need it. Finally, the sea of people moved enough that Lucas found himself outside. He spotted the shredded blue...