Jace sat up straight immediately. He had a tough time getting here and nearly didn't show up to work today. Now, every trace of tiredness had been drawn out of his eyes. His pulse raced at the mention of that name.
“Clara?” Jace’s voice was sharp and filled with concern. “Is there anything wrong with her?”
He made a move to get on his feet. His fists were clenched at his sides as he gripped the chair handles tightly. His jaw muscles ticked continuously. The fatigue from the restless night and the sloppiness of today disappeared in an instant. His Alpha instincts had kicked in.
Gabriel raised both hands in the air. He tried to maintain his calm tone. “Relax, Jace. It’s not what you think.”
But Jace wasn’t the kind to take things lightly, especially when it had to do with Clara, and Gabr
