Red Ties and Risky Texts

Jaxon's massive frame filled my doorway, his eyes glowing that eerie blue that had just haunted my dreams. The tension in the air was thick enough to choke on.

"What the fuck is going on here?" he demanded again, his gaze burning between Rhys and me.

I pulled the covers higher, suddenly aware I was only wearing thin pajamas. "Nothing is 'going on.' I had a nightmare, Rhys was helping—"

"In your bed?" Jaxon snarled, taking a menacing step forward.

Rhys moved to block him, his normally cheerful demeanor completely gone. "Back off, Jax. She was scared."

"Of what? Not getting enough attention?" Jaxon's eyes flashed brighter, and I felt a chill run down my spine.

"I saw you in my room," I blurted out. "In my nightmare. Your eyes were glowing, just like they are now."

That stopped him. For a split second, something other than anger flashed across his face—confusion, maybe even concern—before his walls slammed back up.