Sumy’s POV
“Are you okay? You seem worried.” His voice cut through my storm of thoughts, dragging me back to the reality of his presence.
Ryder’s eyes searched mine with quiet insistence, too sharp for me to mask the chaos unraveling inside.
“Can you give me some minutes, please?” I forced the words out, my voice steadier than I felt, even as my gaze lingered on his face.
He studied me for a beat before nodding. “Sure.” His tone was casual, but I saw the flicker in his eyes, as if he was reading more than I wanted him to. He released the grip he had on me and shifted to my side.
I pushed myself to my feet, needing air, needing space. My heart thudded hard against my ribs as I told myself I had to go to them, to Dani and Daniel, and demand—no, scream—why they would dare do such things.
