Rose's POV

Relief washed through me so quickly, that I found myself almost dropping into my chair.

Jasmine let out a sigh beside me. "Well, I guess that settles it."

Victor moved towards us in slow, cautious steps, never once breaking an eye. There was something solid in him, something to hold onto. And in this moment, I wanted and needed that more than I dared to admit.

Jasmine reached for her purse, buckling the strap around her shoulder. "I'll be on my way, then."

I grabbed ...