Chapter 12

The single shout made Pearl's temple throb. She thought she was hearing things due to her exhaustion. She brought a hand to rub her temples when she was suddenly pulled into an embrace the very next second. A frown immediately appeared on her face as a strong, earthy scent wafted up her nose. "Pearl, you're okay. Thank God," Jonah whispered tremulously, his body shaking out of pure, unadulterated relief. Meanwhile, Pearl trembled when she heard that familiar voice. She couldn't help but feel as though she had been dragged back to those hopeless days of unrequited love and icy responses. "Let me go!" she snapped. She wanted to push Jonah away, but he had such a strong hold on her that her efforts were all in vain. Still, her struggles alerted her teammate, Sean Collins, to her plight. Sean immediately stepped forward and pried Jonah off her and shielded her away from him. "Are you alright?" Sean asked Pearl in concern as he glared at Jonah warily. Then, he said to Jonah, "Are you