The Capture

"Get down!" Jace's voice cut through the chaos, but it was already too late.

A sharp crack rang out. Something slammed into the side of Flora's head, her vision going white-hot with pain.

She hit the ground hard. Distantly, she heard Adrian curse, heard the sound of fists meeting flesh, bodies struggling. But she couldn't move-could barely think. The world swam in and out of focus, her pulse a hammering echo in her ears.

"Flora!" Adrian's voice, rough and desperate.

Hands ...