My phone rang from the nightstand. The first tone had my blood turning to ice. The device rarely rang, and sure as hell not at three in the morning. I grabbed it, jerking the charger cord free. Seeing Shep’s name on the screen only drove my panic higher as I struggled to hit accept. “What happened?” I demanded. “Need you at Rho’s.” I heard the strain in my friend’s voice. He was trying to hold back whatever emotion was trying to break free. “Talk to me,” I ordered but was already moving, pulling on joggers and a tee. “There was a fire at the Victorian.” “Tell me she’s okay,” I growled. “She’s
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