The front door slammed open. Briella turned her head in shock. “Briella!” Lex’s voice thundered through the house before he even appeared in the hallway. His coat was barely on, he had just left her villa and now he's back again. Behind him, David stepped in, his gun holstered but eyes sharp and scanning every corner. Jaylen stepped aside without needing to be told. Lex was at Briella’s side in two strides. “Are you okay? Are you hurt?” His hands gripped her shoulders, eyes raking over her like he needed to physically confirm she was still breathing. “I’m fine,” she said, pressing her chest as she took a deep breath. Even though she wasn’t sure she belonged there anymore. “She’s shaken,” Jaylen added. “But not physically hurt.” David crouched near the shattered glass. “They threw

