Taken by Force

HAZEL

I gently pull away from Cade's side, careful not to wake him. I press one last kiss to his forehead before slipping out of the room.

Cole is still standing in the hallway, his back to me, his phone pressed to his ear. His shoulders are tense.

I close the door quietly behind me.

"Who were you talking to?" I ask, my voice low but firm.

Cole stiffens. He slowly lowers the phone and tu