Darius’ ears perked up, and he realized he could hear several cars coming from a distance. His expression immediately turned icy. “I think I know why she’s doing this.”

Erin looked at him blankly.

He sucked in a deep breath, then said, “Because the Gillette family will be here in ten minutes, at most.”

Erin and Alicia both frowned. They quickly got to their feet and hurried to stand before him, wanting to shield him with their bodies. They ended up standing shoulder to shoulder.

Darius lowered h