**Jax**

The clock on the microwave ticked off another minute, and I glared at it as if I could make time stop. Or speed up. At this point, I didn't know which would put me out of my misery. I rubbed my hands over my face. Chloe, Trent, and the girls were sound asleep in their respective rooms. Piper was in the guest room a few feet from where I sat on the couch.

Sophie was staying in Isach and Abby's room for the time being. Those two had gotten a room at the Inn ...