"Miss, no one is allowed entry," the lead guard said, stepping forward before Lauren even reached the gate, his hand raised flat between them like that alone might stop her, "Mr. Cole's orders."he added"Which Mr. Cole?" Lauren's voice climbed, sharp enough to cut through the noise of the crews shouting questions behind her, "Because my best friend's husband is in there, and I want to know what's happening to her."April was already past her, hands curling around the iron bars, shaking them like she could will the gate open through sheer force of will alone, "Damien!" she screamed, the name tearing out of her raw, loud enough that two cameras swung toward her instantly, flashes popping in the dark, "Damien, open the gate! It's April!"she screamed "Miss, please step back…"April didn't stop, she banged her palm flat against the metal, again and again, the sound echoing down the empty drive, until two of the guards moved to flank her, their hands hovering near her shoulders without qui
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