Agent Cole stepped forward again and spoke.
"We need specifics."
Evelyn's expression darkened.
"Victor funded the trial."
"Your mother participated."
"The results created complications."
"What complications?" I asked.
Nobody answered.
A terrible feeling settled in my stomach.
The same feeling I'd experienced before major injuries.
The moment before impact.
The moment when your body somehow knew pain was coming.
Evelyn's gaze lowered.
Toward my stomach.
My entire body tensed.
No.
No.
No.
The thought arrived before the words.
Instinct.
Fear.
Pure animal terror.
"Don't."
The word escaped before I could stop it.
Evelyn's eyes lifted.
Met mine.
"I'm sorry."
My pulse thundered.
Jaxon moved closer instantly.
His hand found mine.
I gripped it without thinking.
Witho
