Amanda Minutes later, we made our way to their den. Each step felt like I was walking to my doom. The click of my heels on the floor echoed in the hallway, matching the rapid beating of my heart. I could feel Ashton's presence behind me, his silent judgment weighing heavily on my shoulders. I hesitated at the door, my hand hovering over the knob. Taking one last steadying breath, I pushed it open. The scene that greeted me made me shiver involuntarily. Luther, Blaze, and Colt were seated on the sofa, their postures relaxed but their eyes sharp and predatory. They looked like they were waiting for their prey – and I realized with a jolt that I was that prey. Colt's eyes narrowed as they raked over me. His lip curled in disgust, and without a word, he stood up and stormed out of the roo

