James grabbed me and effortlessly lifted me up. My feet dangled in the air, and I felt like a ragdoll as he carried me to the large bed in the master bedroom. The others followed closely behind.

Just at that moment, a sudden, urgent ringing broke the tension in the air.

James furrowed his brow tightly and muttered a curse under his breath. He pulled out his phone, and the moment he saw the name on the screen, his expression froze. Suppressing his frustration, he ...