Dominick lowered the phone slowly, his expression clouded with worry as the news sank in, Casaio was badly injured.
"Nick, I'm ready! Let's go!" Juniper's radiant smile lit up the room as she appeared, dressed for their beach outing. But the moment she caught sight of his troubled face, her smile faltered.
"What happened?" she asked.
Dominick hesitated for a second before replying, "Casaio was injured last night."
Juniper's eyes widened. "What? How?"
"During the hunt for the hunters," he said grimly.
Her breath hitched. "Is he… is he alright?"
Dominick nodded. "Yes. Gabriel got there just in time and saved him. But—" his throat tightened as he confessed, "I was supposed to be with him on that mission. A silver bullet struck his back, missing his heart by a narrow margin."
"Shall we go back then? It doesn't feel right to stay here," Juniper suggested softly.
