Ava's POV Marcus kept his strong arms wrapped around me tight in that hidden hallway. My body still shook from everything that had just happened. Derek was yelling for security somewhere down the corridor, his voice echoing like thunder. Damien and Lucas burst in, their shirts torn and blood streaking their faces and arms. They looked ready for war."We have to move now," Marcus said urgently, his hand on my back. "Derek is losing it. There is a secret room in the east wing. Follow me.""Secret room?" I whispered, my voice shaky. "What the hell is going on?"Lucas grabbed my hand, his piercing eyes serious even with blood on his cheek. "No time to explain everything. Trust us, Ava. We will keep you safe."Damien wiped blood from his lip and grinned despite the pain. "Come on, beautiful. Adventure time. You okay? That bastard did not hurt you, did he?""He almost did," I said, squeezing Lucas's hand. "Marcus stopped him. But you two look terrible. Are you hurt bad?""Nothing we cannot
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