Chapter 84 - What brings you here?

Emily's POV As soon as I was inside my house, I extended my claws and sniffed around. Mila and the pups' scents were hours old. I attempted to mind-link Jax and Mila, but their links were closed. Did someone get in and take all of them? I stepped deeper into my home, checked the door separating us from Mila's, and found it locked by my side. My eyes narrowed. When I left, I was positive the door was still open. After confirming that the kitchen was secure, I made my way to the dining area, where nothing seemed out of place. My gaze caught the living room area, and I headed there, yet everything was grave still; not even a scent lingered in the air. Did my eyes trick me earlier? Was everything I saw a result of my fear of losing Lex? Nevertheless, I could not get rid of the feeling that someone was still inside. I cautiously made my way down the hall to check on Lex and then my room, but as I got closer, I noticed that the door to my office stood open. Lex was aware that he was not perm