Marcus stayed by the door, his body freezing when my eyes met his. It was like invisible ropes were pulling him to come inside.

Dominic rushed into the room, his anger disappearing instantly as he held my hands tight, afraid he might lose me.

"Ava, the children are fine," Dominic said, making my throat close up with relief as I gasped. My broken body was shaking all over.

"You scared me, darling. It's okay. Everything is fine, just breathe, Ava." Dominic looked me over with worry as I ...