Chapter 55. We Need to Leave

Zach held me close, his arms strong and protective, but despite the warmth and comfort he provided, my mind was still reeling. Darco had been here. 

His presence had been too real, his voice still echoing in my head. And the way he had vanished…it was like something out of a nightmare. 

I clung to the Alpha as if he were the only thing keeping me tethered to reality, the fear coursing through my veins refusing to let go. My breath hitched as I tried to form words, but they came out as sobs. 

“Shh, I’ve got you,” Zach whispered again, his hand stroking my hair gently. His body was tense, though, and I could feel the anger radiating off him as he pulled me tighter. “Who was it? What happened?” 

I needed to get myself together. I needed to explain. I swallowed hard, trying to regain control of my voice. “It was him, Zach. He was here. He was just here.”

He let me go and locked eyes with me. “Who, Rue? Who are you talking about? Was it one of t