~ Isabella’s POV

I sat on the edge of the bed, still catching my breath from the chaos of the fight with Jack. My heart was pounding, and my wrists ached from his grip. I had barely begun to process everything when I heard a loud knock on the door, followed by hushed voices outside.

The door burst open before I could fully make out what was happening. My heart skipped a beat as Lucian stormed in, filling the room like a thunderstorm. His eyes were wild, scanning the space until they landed on ...