I saw the blow land. Saw it devastate her world. Right before she rebuilt her barriers bigger and stronger. But this time...this time I was inside the walls. And I wasn't f*****g leaving.
I nodded. "Who is Annie Pells, Cricket?"
She shook her head. Her dark red hair cascading over her shoulders. Her hazel eyes were wide and slightly unfocused.
"Cricket, tell me." I bit the words out.
She jolted in my arms. Strong, sexy, steely Nik quaked and shivered as if nothing more than a northern breeze would knock her over. Clenching her eyes, she shook her head again.
"No, Turo. You don't get that."
I snarled. "Which part of you are mine, did you misinterpret? I want your past, present, and I'll damn sure be having your future. Your only choice now is how hard you're going to make this on yo
