I tried to shake off the feeling of unease, telling myself that I was safe, that Marcus and the other guards would protect me and my twins. But the feeling lingered, and I couldn't help but wonder if Asher had already found a way to infiltrate our security.

I tossed and turned, my mind racing with thoughts of Asher and his plans. I knew that I had to be vigilant, that I had to stay one step ahead of him if I wanted to keep my twins safe.

Just as I was starting to drift off to sleep, I heard a faint noise outside my room. I sat up in...