Just Another Lackey

The group headed in.

Elara's phone rang. She glanced down and saw it was a number from an unfamiliar area code.

You guys go on ahead, she said.

Jasper poked his head out, curious, but before he could say anything, Julian grabbed his face with a cold, firm grip, distorting Jasper's expression.

Julian, completely expressionless and having seen it coming, shoved Jasper inside without the slightest he