AUTHOR’S POV

Liam motioned for them to remain calm while he moved toward the door with quiet, cautious steps. Before his hand even reached the handle, the knock returned with a force that made the walls tremble. His claws shot out instinctively as he twisted the handle and prepared to strike, but the moment he turned it, someone pushed inside.

Liam lunged, ready to tear whoever it was apart, but he froze when he saw Max stumbling in. He wasn’t expecting to see him anytime soon, ...