All the seven bodies stiffened in shock. "Wh-What do you mean?" Elijah stuttered. "Someone is here. I can hear a very strong heartbeat." Daphne whispered in response and Aurora scooted back on Leo's lap, taking his hand and interlacing their fingers together, trying to swallow back the fear. Leo gripped her fingers tight, pressing a kiss on her arm as he felt her fear through the mate bond. "Okay, I'm out. This is turning creepy." Elijah declared, getting up and storming out. "Elijah, wait!" Victor stood up hastily. "Excuse me, guys!" he managed to say before he was following his mate out. "I can feel someone too," Aiden said, nodding in agreement. "Really?" Arion asked in surprise. For a moment everyone stayed silent, absorbing this new information and letting it unfold in

