Lupe insisted we go inside. The soldiers wouldn't have it at first but when she burst into a fit of wails, they were left with no choice but to allow us to have our way.
I held her close, whispering empty words of comfort that felt hollow even to my own ears. Part of me wanted to offer a plan, a solution, anything to alleviate her pain. But the truth was, I was as lost as she was.
We hadn't spent a few minutes inside before I sensed Gamma Rhett. I was already worried that he might show up and was hoping he wouldn't when he did.
I began to tremble, hating myself for allowing my heart to beat so rapidly because I sensed some man when my friend was here hurting. When Kylo had called and I had ignored his calls.
The front door creaked open, and there he stood, his imposing figure framed in the doorway.
Gamma Rhett.
