"Return it to me when you've had enough of this game," Silas said.
Rose's eyes widened as she looked at the shiny badge in her palm.
…
Although Alyssa and Jasper had won the battle and felt relaxed, their spirits had been tense for days. Suddenly relaxing, they felt physically and mentally exhausted. They were eager to go home and have a good sleep together in their bed.
Just as they got into the car, Jasper's phone rang.
Alyssa glanced at it and saw that it was Landon calling. Her heart skipped a beat. "Jasper, answer it. It might be about Lauren."
Jasper frowned slightly and answered, "Landon, what's wrong?"
"Jasper, are you and Lyse together?"
Landon's voice sounded urgent and hoarse with worry. "Can you come to my house now? Lauren is crying so hard because of Sophia. I can't do anything. I'm really afraid she'll hurt herself if she keeps crying like this.
"Can you please come over? She's closest to Lyse. Maybe Lyse can comfort her. Please?"
…
The couple rushed to Landon
