burst through

puddle of dirty water, her expensive gown ruined, sobbing hysteric

" Sherry

her arms around Arleen. She snapped her head

shrieked at Chrissy. "Y

with rage. He lunged forward, raising his heavy, callous

s shut. She tightened her grip on her

. Arch, who had ordered Ray to circle the block while he reviewed a forgotten legal document, heard the scream thr

ever

ash echoed thr

r shoulders. The peeling frame splintered instantly, the chea

d stopped

heir eyes wide with terror, st

ered up the narrow, creaking wooden staircase. The

ny attic. They moved with military precision, instantly shoving Hank

oorway, slightly out of breath from

m carbon-fiber whee

t have a single wrinkle. His dark eyes swept the room, radiating a cold

shook. He lowered h

to Chrissy. He took in her pale face, her defensive post

ga," Ar

ommanded the absolute obedience

idea of hospitality invo

ard. Sweat beade

"You misunderstand! It was just a silly argument

nd," Arch rep

eyes locked onto Arleen, who was try

Arch's eyes made her feel like

He tapped his index finger

. T

oved in

ached down, and grabbed a fistful

ently dragged her across the floorboards and forced

ror, but they didn't dare make

h ordered. One w

breathe. She stared at Chrissy's worn-out

tears mixing with her makeup. "I

Arleen. He kept his

sfied, Mrs. R

n't process the violent, sudden shift in power. S

urning brisk and impatient. "

pped her duffel bag and pulled Greyson's leas

hair around and began p

rch paused. He didn't

whisper. "If I ever hear that you touched a single hair on her head,

own the stairs, leaving the Vega