HIRAM'S POV:

After deleting the message, I leave the room, making my way downstairs. Then I find my way to the basement, where Alex's guys are carrying out the instructions I gave.

As I step through the door leading to the basement, my fists tighten at my sides. I descend the stairs with my mind replaying June's trembling voice, and all I can think of is how lucky Victor is that Juniper needed me tonight. If not, I would be the one hammering my fists into his stupid face until I exhaust the ...