Lyra’s POVThe mansion was under attack. The voice outside had cut through the darkness with such cold certainty that every part of me went numb when it rang through the hall.“Bring us the Ashwood heir.”They had come for me, and Cole stepped in front of me before I could even take a breath. His body shielded mine from the broken doors and the growls echoing through the mansion halls. His hand reached back blindly until it found mine, and his fingers closed around mine with such force that I knew he was fighting to remain calm.But I could feel the rage rolling through him.“Stay behind me,” he said, his voice low and almost a growl.Another crash shook the mansion. Somewhere near the front entrance, glass shattered across the floor, followed by claws scraping against polished stone.Caitlin cried out softly, and Cecilia pulled her close at once while Freya moved nearer to them, her face pale but determined. Carlos, Clark, and Carla had already shifted their positions around the tabl
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