As the hot afternoon sun blazed high in the sky, its rays piercing through the gap in the curtains like golden daggers, Avalynn’s palm hesitated over her phone, the screen emitting a gentle light as Liam Arstor’s name winked up at her, a vivid reminder of the discussion from the night before. It was an urgent matter, he had stated. As she shivered, she felt a mixture of fascination and caution running down her spine. What is it that he might possibly want? After making the necessary adjustments to her outfit, which was a deep blue body hug gown that clung to her form in all the appropriate places, she reached for her purse. This is something I can handle, she reminded herself. Due to the fact that Jace was out of town on business, she was left to get through the day by herself. As soon

