Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 710

Charles was about to say something else, but suddenly went quiet, his eyes narrowing.

Ryan was just about to snap, "What's with the theatrics?" when, in the next instant, the window exploded.

A bullet shattered the glass.

He went pale, and without thinking, threw himself in front of Clara to shield her.

Last night, after Clara had passed out, he'd barely managed to drag her here. This wasn't even his place—just a stylish rental on the edge of the city. He'd called Emily for help, and she'd come over to make some medicine for Clara.

His own broken ribs hadn't even been looked at yet. Every breath hurt like hell, but all he could think about was waiting for Clara to wake up.

He never thought anyone would find them way out here.

Suddenly, a dog's bark rang out. The gunshots outside turned frantic. More glass shattered, but then, just like that, everything went quiet.

Charles's eyes sparkled with excitement. He jumped up, heading straight for the door.

Ryan yanked him back. "Are you out of your mind? Didn't you hear the gunshots?"

Charles just snorted, chin tilted up in that annoying way. "Please. I'm unstoppable. These guys aren't even a challenge."

twisted. Seriously, what

to drag Charles back inside when two white blurs

all muscle, with pale fur

men were sprawled everywhere, most of them with mangled arms, most out cold. Only

last night, but even so, he nearly

then this lunatic was here to

single normal

then wiped his mouth and glared at Charles,

guy ever turned those dogs

him with

before he could finish the thought, he heard

through Ryan. He grabbed her

but she gently pushed him away. Charles, who'd already reached the door, spun around and came striding

now? brought you a present Oh, and the

out-a plate!"

digging out a sloppily wrapped bundle and handed it to

right? Perfect

open on the bed, revealing a dish

sparkling it

cold in