Outside, the smile faded from Jasper's face. He gave Darian's back a hard look before turning his back and heading downstairs.

At the staircase, he paused, Looking off into the distance. He made his way to the end of the hallway, where he yanked a figure out from a corner.

It was Brielle.

Taken aback, Brielle gazed at Jasper, her eyes wide with fear, her voice locked in her throat.

Jasper Looked at her, a grin playing on his lips. He asked in a soft tone, "When did you get here? How much have you heard?"