Kaelen POV
I watch her walk toward the gate.
Naomi. My wife. The mother of my daughter. She is walking into Henderson's car like a lamb to s*******r.
My feet are frozen. My throat is closed. My heart pounds so hard I feel it in my teeth.
Then something snaps.
I run.
I grab her arm before she reaches the gate. I spin her around. Her honey eyes are wide. Scared. But also determined.
"Let me go, Kaelen."
"No."
"Henderson will kill Elara. He will kill Alex. He will kill everyone if I do not go."
"I do not care."
"You should."
I pull her back toward the house. She fights me. Her fists beat against my chest.
"Stop. Stop it."
"Not until you are safe."
I drag her inside. The door slams behind us. The guests stare. My mother stands frozen. Mary holds Elena. Alex clings to her leg.
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