Heart of a Lion by Lacey Thorn

Author:Lacey Thorn [Thorn, Lacey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Lacey Thorn
Published: 2021-09-21T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Quinn was hollow. She snuggled Emery closer, finding comfort in him the way she had when he’d been growing inside her. She was still in the bedroom at Tony’s farmhouse where Mitch had joined her. They’d spent the last few days barely leaving it, and guilt ate at her for that, as well. She’d slept and fallen deeper in love with Mitch while others had spent the time pacing the floors, waiting for news on their loved ones.

Tah and Gabriel were holding their own, though neither man was awake. Both of their respective mates refused to leave their sides. From what Quinn understood, both men were in induced comas to give their bodies time to heal. According to Tony, it would be a few more days before they were allowed to wake.

Professor Mueller hadn’t regained consciousness, either. He’d coded several times while they’d worked to stabilize him. Tony had sent in Drake, who’d been a trauma surgeon before he’d joined their teams. The man was the best of the best, and it was only due to his skill that Mueller had made it out of surgery. When the professor’s daughter and her four mates had arrived within hours after the attack, Jess had taken over her father’s care. Though not awake, he was currently stable. His coma hadn’t been induced, and none of them had any idea when or even if he’d wake up. No one said that in Jess’ presence, though.

Then there was Vic. She’d coded so many times they’d lost count. No one would give up on her, though. Gideon refused to leave her room. Tony said he honestly thought her mate was the only thing keeping Vic with them. She wouldn’t leave him. More than one shifter had claimed if they lost Vic, they’d lose Gideon, too. He’d never recover. He’d preferred to travel alone before he met her and joined the pride she called home. If he lost her, there was no telling what he’d do.

And the entire pride held their breaths. It was like a vigil minus the candles. And still Quinn hadn’t ventured out to see anyone. She admitted to herself it was fear as much as anything else. She was to blame. No matter what logic Mitch tried to use to spin things around. This fight, this blood bath, could be placed exclusively at her feet. She’d been the catalyst who set everything in motion. Knowing that twisted her up inside. She was close to breaking. She knew it and fought it with all she had.

“Knock, knock.”

Quinn glanced over to see Reno’s mate, Amia, in the doorway. She shouldered open the door and entered, carrying a tray of food.

“Wasn’t sure if you’d eaten yet today.”

“Not yet,” Quinn admitted, eyeing the other woman warily. She’d rarely spoken to Amia, other than passing pleasantries, so why was she at Tony’s checking on Quinn?

Mitch had slipped from the bed they’d shared some time in the early hours of the morning. He’d spooned her throughout the

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