Lawrence’s POV

The world appeared to slow down after the gunman was taken down, but the chaos inside of me simply grew worse. Donovan, my Beta, had managed the matter expertly, but it wasn't finished. Not at all. The danger was still present, lurking in the darkness, waiting for the ideal opportunity to attack.

I turned to Donovan, relief rushing through me, but frustration boiling up. "Why did it take you so long?" I didn't mean for my words to sound so cutting, but the pressure of the ...