JAX I sat with Renee in my arms; it felt like hours, holding her and waiting. I could hear movement by the side of me as Freddie walked over to me and knelt. “The driver is here,” he said. I nodded and got up with Renee still in my arms. Freddie walked toward the door as I followed him out. I kept my head up, not looking around the whole scene. The stench of blood was riffling through the air, and it was mixed with vampires and humans. As we approached the front door, Freddie held it open and let me step out with Renee. In front of the club was a truck. The driver’s side opened, and someone walked around to meet me. My eyes widened as they landed on the person standing in front of the truck. A woman, a human woman. I glanced at Freddie, who had a smile itching the corners of his