Chapter 13
The ground shifted beneath Heaven as Layne pulled her into an embrace. The fire within him chased away the chill her fear caused. No matter how much her father-in-law leered at her, she felt safe with Layne. It wouldn’t be the first time Layne defended her against Nate.
“I see my predictions were right.” Nate’s voice hit the low, raspy tone she remembered from the engagement party. He strode in their direction and glared at Layne. “I warned my son that this b***h would hurt him. Funny thing is, somehow I knew it would happen with your help.”
“You know nothing.” The muscles in Layne’s back corded under her hand as he hissed the words.
“Maybe I do, maybe I don’t, but all it takes is one seed of doubt to gain me what I want.” Nate raised his hand in front of his chest and aimed
