The figure before us seemed to loom larger with every passing second, his presence dominating the room. I could feel the weight of his gaze on me, cold and calculating, as if he were appraising me like a prized possession. My body tensed instinctively, every nerve on high alert. Adrian’s protective stance didn’t offer much comfort. I could see the danger in his eyes, the kind that came only with years of experience facing threats that were far beyond anything I had ever encountered.
“I warned you,” Adrian’s voice was low, a growl just beneath the surface. “You’re not taking her.”
The stranger’s laugh was dark, almost mocking. “You always were the stubborn one, Adrian. But this time, you won’t be able to stop us.”
Adrian moved with such speed, I barely had time to react. Before I could e
