Lucas paced the length of the room, his phone clutched tightly in his hand. His jaw was clenched, and his steps were heavy, the frustration and anger radiating off him like a storm. Liam sat on the edge of the couch, his elbows resting on his knees, fingers steepled in front of him. The tension in the room was palpable, as though the air itself had thickened with the weight of the impending call.Maya, Graham, Lucian, and Lexa sat nearby, each wearing varying expressions of concern, anger, and apprehension. They had all heard Alex’s threats, seen Lucas’s reaction, and felt the helplessness that came with being cornered.Lucas stopped pacing and glanced at Liam, his icy blue eyes reflecting his inner turmoil. “Are you ready for this?”Liam nodded, though his expression was grim. “We don’t have a choice. Let’s get this over with.”Lucas hesitated for a brief moment before dialing the number. The phone rang twice before it was picked up, and Alex’s smooth, mocking voice came through
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