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."

face twisted. Seriously, what an

about to drag Charles back inside when two white blurs leaped through

not any kind he'd ever seen-massive, all muscle, with pale fur and red-stained jaws that

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

some wild stuff last night, but even so,

was the Grim Reaper, then this lunatic was

normal

twice, then wiped his

turned those dogs on

with

thought, he

Ryan. He grabbed her hand, practically shouting, "Clara, you're

a hand to her forehead, her eyes still a little dazed but clearing fast. Ryan almost broke down, about to hug her, but she gently

You're finally up! Can we go out now? brought you a present Oh, and the helicopter-the one with

out-a plate!" fo

pulled open his jacket, digging out a sloppily wrapped bundle and handed it

right? Perfect

open on the bed, revealing a dish

sparkling it looked like

icy cold in