Chapter 485 - Battle Plans

When I made it downstairs, everyone was quiet, and the looks of dread on their faces matched my own. I cleared my throat, alerting them to my presence. Abby was the first to hug me, followed by Whitney.

"Sean filled us in on everything Dante said," Whitney said with a frown. "I'm so sorry, Chloe."

"It is what it is," I said with a sigh. "Now we need to figure out what we're going to do about it."

I glanced around the room at my family, and my heart squeezed with equal parts fear and love. I'd do whatever it took to save them - all of them. I had to, because I refused to lose anyone else I loved.

"All my life, all I've ever wanted was a family and a home," I said, my voice trembling. All eyes turned to me. "I finally have that, and I'm not letting anyone take it away from me. So, what are our options?"

Jax smiled proudly. "I was worried you might be ready to give up," he said.

"I thought you knew me better than that," I said.