RYAN POV I didn’t even think. The second I saw dark veins spreading from Kayden’s ankle from her wound, I reached for her. I first dressed her properly, my hands slightly trembling. My brothers saw. And they had questions. Questions that I didn’t know how to answer. I scooped Kylie in my arms, tucking her in. She was feather-light, too light for someone who should be strong, alive, and breathing steady. Her head dropped against my shoulder, her lips pale. I just knew that I would lose her if I didn’t act fast enough. “Don’t just stand there!” I snapped at Ricard and Ross. “Move! I need to get him somewhere safe!” Ross started to protest, but one glare from me shut him up. I needed to get her out of here, needed to cover her before they looked too close. Already, Ricard’s eyes were

