The infant broke its eerie silence to scream, a long, soul curdling wail that drew the agonized attention of its mother. Franklin stepped away quickly. He'd rather guard the hellcat than that thing.

"Is anyone else hiding inside?" Senya shouted.

Franklin looked to Bren. Had they found Claudius' mate yet?

As if he sensed the question, Bren shook his head, his nose wrinkled in disgust at the screaming thing in his hands.

"Let them go!" Jesslynn ...