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She had lost her grip on reality. “Mia, come with us. We can help you.”

Mia peered through the crack. “No. Do what I say or he dies.”

Ben flew closer. Tessa’s heartbeat thumped in her ears. Would he catch her in time?

“Now!”

She jumped.

A scream tore from her as she plummeted toward the ground.

Ben’s roar blasted over her scream. He dived and caught her. She was in his arms again. Safe. She gulped, trying to pull air into her lungs as he righted them both with his wings.

“Are you okay?”

Tessa looked down and then quickly shut her eyes.

“It’s okay. I’ll have you down in a minute.”

They landed and she was finally able to breathe again.

He furled his wings and held her. “Are you okay? Talk to me.”

She swallowed. “Thanks, Superman.”

His eyes widened. “Does that make you Lois Lane?”

Another shaky breath. “Outspoken, gutsy, the brains of the pair? Absolutely.”

He hugged her closer and she flinched.

“I’m sorry. You’re hurt.” He set her down and started checking her over.

She rested her hands over his to stop him. “I’m okay. Just sore.”

Eric flew from the other direction and landed next to them. “Jesus. Are you okay?”

“Yes. Did you see them?” Tessa said.

“I was at the other end of the buildings. I didn’t see anyone leave.”

“Who did this to you?” Eric said.

“It was Mia.”

“What!” Ben barked. “That doesn’t make any sense.”

No, it didn’t. But Tessa didn’t live in a world that made sense any longer. None of them did. The words on the scroll were playing out in spectacular fashion. There was more going on than any of them could have imagined. And they would need to get to the bottom of it all to protect the clan.

Chapter 38

Ben didn’t want to set Tessa down, but she was shooting daggers at him with her denim eyes. That might not have been enough to persuade him if Megan and Sienna weren’t hovering as well. He placed her gently on the couch in the living room.

“Ian will be here soon. He’s finishing up with another patient,” Sienna said.

“I’m fine. Tell him not to rush,” Tessa said, followed by a flinch when she tried to get more comfortable on the couch.

Megan sat next to her and grabbed her hand. “I’m so glad you’re okay.”