Luciano’s eyes fluttered open, his chest rising and falling unevenly. His head pounded like a drum, and for a moment he thought he was still trapped in the chaos of the ambush. But no… this was their room. Familiar walls. Familiar scent. But— His hand reached out, instinctively searching for warmth beside him. Cold sheets. Empty space. “...Jax?” his voice rasped, shaky, barely above a whisper. He sat up quickly, his heart thundering. “Jax?” Panic surged as he scrambled out of bed, nearly tripping over himself as he rushed to the door. Barefoot, disheveled, he stumbled down the stairs, his voice cracking as he shouted again. “JAX!” No answer. His chest tightened until breathing felt impossible. He turned sharply at the sound of the front doors opening—Draco and Vince stepping in, thei

