*Claire*

Ms. Jackson was in the backseat with me and Eric. Valen was driving while Ethan was in the passenger seat. We were following the other SUV with Ivan, Misha, and Stephen. You would’ve thought it was Ms. Jackson’s birthday, she was so excited.

“I haven’t been this close to this many fine-looking gentlemen since I was in my 20s,” she whispered to me. “I knew you were special, girl, but what did you do to deserve this many handsome men at your beck and ...