Elizabeth's POV
His presence was like a storm, quiet but heavy with tension. He set his eyes upon mine, and his eyebrows were drawn together.
He stepped closer. "What happened? "
I tried to regulate my breathing.
"Nothing, " I lied.
His gaze turned dark, and he stepped forward. "Don't lie to me. "
I swallowed hard.
He took another step. He spoke, his voice dropped, almost soft but not soft. "Who was here? "
I hesitated, even though I did know not to assume Adam wouldn't eventually find out.
And, I whispered, "Lance. "
His entire body became stiff.
He stayed silent and then, his voice turned low. "Lance was here. "
I nodded.
Something shifted his expression. It scared me.
Without another word, he grabbed his cell and called. "Double the secu
