Kylie’s brown hair was twisted up off her neck, her face pale as she ran her hands nervously down her thighs. She sat on the couch in the office, her father on one side and her brother on the other. Alistair leaned against the door, ready to block Jake if he tried to escape. Christian and Russ sat in armchairs, watching closely.
Jake didn’t sit. It had taken nearly forty-five minutes to locate Kylie and get her to the office. He had paced restlessly, every muscle wound tight. Alistair had finally agreed to mindlink Parker while they waited for Kylie. All he would say was that Lyra was still moving through the Hollows.
It wasn’t much, but knowing his beautiful, stubborn mate was still pushing forward filled Jake with pride. Of course she was too determined to give up. She would keep goin
