“I just need some air,” Briella muttered.
Jaylen stepped in front of the door, blocking her path with a little firmness.
“You can’t go out right now Briella.”
She blinked slightly, her hands folding around her chest. “Why not?”
Jaylen’s eyes didn’t leave hers. “It’s not safe to walk alone in this neighbourhood. The people trailing you may still be out there, we can't risk it.”
Briella breathed out in relief. He's just been extremely protective.
“Okay,” she said, her tone softening.
Jaylen nodded and stepped aside.
“If you really have to leave,” he added, “we’ll take the back route. Just in case and I’ll go with you.”
“Ok then, I’ll go freshen up first,” she said, heading toward his room. “I should go back to my villa and check it out.”
The truth was, she had to see if the bracele
