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Remmy was cursing. He cradled my upper body in his arms as he sat on the floor in front of Adrien’s desk. As soon as I tried to move, Remmy looked down at me.
“Miss Lawson, Miss Lawson, please be still.” He looked at the doorway. “I wish he hadn’t done that.”
“Angel.” My brain slowly replayed the last few minutes.
“Kill my family.” The pieces clicked into place. Adrien’s sadistic smile, his threats…his wings, my constant fear. The fight or flight reflex seized me. I gasped for air and surged from Remmy’s arms.
“He will kill me!” Escape plans erupted in my brain.
Remmy clamped down on my shoulders.
“Stop! Stop! Miss Lawson!” I broke his hold and began to crawl away. He grabbed my ankle. “Evangeline. Stop!” This time the sound of my name broke through my fear-induced panic. I looked
