~Nyla's POV~
“Promise me, Nyla.” he repeats.
The air feels too thick to breathe. My throat tightens. “I promise,” I murmur, the words barely leaving my lips.
“Louder,” he commands.
“I promise!” I shout, the sound tearing out of me.
Rowan turns his back to me. His shoulders tense. “Leave,” he says, his voice rough.
“N… no,” I sob, reaching toward him with shaking hands.
“Darius, take her away!” he orders, his voice cracking.
Before I can fight back, strong arms wrap around me. Darius lifts me onto his back in one swift motion.
The room spins as he storms out, my cries echoing behind us while Rowan’s figure disappears from view.
“Put me down, you son of a b***h!” I scream, pounding my fists against his back with all my strength. My hair falls over my face, blinding me as I struggl
