Reese and I rounded a corner as he led me back to the Order's hideout. The silence broke with a scuffle that did not come from our own four feet. Reese immediately curled his fingers around my forearm and yanked me into the shadows. We pressed our backs against the wall and my heart quickly began to race in my chest. My fingers curled in his as our hands locked. A mutual squeeze served as our own silent communication that if these were our last moments, we would face the consequences together. That didn't make me any less terrified but at least I was not alone. I was with the person I loved.

We didn't hear any more scuffles. Reese shifted his eyes in m...

Please subscribe to keep reading.