Renzo’s grip tightened around my hand as he practically yanked me out of Lily Gaze.
“Renzo, wait!” I gasped, barely able to keep pace in my heels, stumbling more than once.
“Not now,” he snapped, his stride unrelenting as he hauled me toward the main hall.
At the exit, I spotted Manny waiting, his face pale but oddly calm less shocked and more... relieved. Renzo pushed forward, dragging me with him while Manny fell in step behind us. Not a word passed between us until we were nearly a block away, standing in a dimly lit parking lot.
Renzo finally released my hand and slowed his steps. I looked between Manny’s tight expression and Renzo’s restless pacing in front of a sleek black Porsche probably his. My lungs expanded with a shaky breath as I turned to face him.
“I appreciate what you
