Kaira stood in the doorway with her arms spread wide.

Damian threw one last hard look at the others, then walked toward her.

"Why?" he asked through clenched teeth.

"Because… I need to talk to you." Her voice shook, her heart beating fast, but she tried to keep it steady even as fear rose in her chest.

Damian’s face darkened as he thought. What is she doing? Why stop me? And who let her in?

He frowned, his eyes fixed on her.

Kaira tilted her head slightly toward Emily and ...