The door to the office creaked open and Ethel stepped inside. “Looks like your ride’s here,” she said, her voice low.
I stood, my legs trembling beneath me. “Thank you, Ethel, for everything.”
Ethel gave me a knowing glance before stepping out, leaving me alone once again.
When the door creaked open a second time, Talon stood there, his figure filling the frame, concern etched on his face. His piercing green eyes locked onto mine before frantically scanning me from head to toe.
I leapt at him with a renewed energy, my arms finding their way around his waist. His rough hands landed gently on either side of my face, thumbs brushing across my cheeks as he took in the sight of me.
Jake stepped into the office, his gray eyes widening as he saw me. “Laura,” he growled, his voice a mix of re
