Colt “s**t, Luther, way to throw a f*****g wrench in the works,” I muttered, trying to keep my voice steady as the silence stretched, tense and crackling like the air before a thunderstorm. But no one paid me any attention. Not Luther, who looked as if he hadn’t just set everything on fire with his announcement. Not Amanda, who sat crumpled on the couch like her entire world had been ripped out from under her. And definitely not Ashton, whose eyes were locked on Luther with a fury that could burn a hole straight through him. “Are you out of your damn mind?” Ashton’s voice was low and dangerous, vibrating with barely contained rage. His fists were clenched so tight I could practically hear the bones creaking. “You think you can just decide that on your own? You think you can make her y

