The quiet room fell into a heavy, suffocating silence as Clara held the glowing phone against her ear. Her heart was beating so fast against her ribs that it felt like it was going to burst right out of her chest.

Lucian shifted beside her, his broad chest pressing against her back as his massive arms wrapped tight around her waist. He could feel the sudden, intense tremble running through her soft skin, and his dark eyes narrowed in sharp, protective danger. Jax sat up on her left side, his broad shoulders blocking the cold air, while Silas reached out his hand to hold her fingers, his bright eyes burning...