The blaring siren made Brooklyn’s heart thump in fear.

What if they were caught and taken away?

What if she never saw Hazel again and was kept behind bars for several years?

“The… The police are here.”

She announced to Xander like they weren’t the ones who’d heard them driving to the club. They were hiding at a secluded corner under the staircase.

He carried Hazel on right shoulder, struggling to keep the other that was still bleeding profusely.

“Just stay quiet,” he ...