“Zara,” Liam whispered, breath catching. “I saw him. dad.” She froze. Thought he was joking, until she saw his face. Pale. Eyes wide. No joke. “What did you ” He yanked her arm. before she could complete her sentence “Come.” he said panting while dragging her.

The hall was dark, their steps too loud on the wood. She hissed at him to slow down, but he didn’t. His hand shook against her wrist. They got to the door of Jake’s office. Liam shoved the door, and it groaned ...