But I don't smell the fresh pine and ocean breeze scent that falls off of Kellan. I don't notice the lightning in our touches. And when the chest beneath my cheek rumbles, I almost sob. The pain of Christian's grip forgotten, I sink into sadness as I realize who's rescued me.
As I realize who didn't.
"Get off of her," Nate demands, winding an arm around me and with the other shoving Christian back.
Christian glares, blowing a huff of air from his nose. Hot tears rush my eyes, spilling down my cheeks and I force them to close, snuggling deeper into my little brother turned hero. Christians voice is cold as he mutters "she's not worth it."
Curling deeper into Nate, he rubs his hand over my shoulders and after some jostling, I find myself moved from Nate's arms into Kelsey. Her face a mas
