Sophia moved to the door, discreetly taking up her position as a lookout to give the two some privacy.

Mason lay unconscious, his face pale and drained of vitality. Derek had no choice but to return to Amber City. Beyond managing his own enterprises, he now had the added burden of overseeing the affairs of the Jackson family.

No sooner had Sophia closed the door than she received a message. Quickly, she sent back word of reassurance before settling down on a nearby ...