Chapter 526

A solid chest and a familiar scent made me freeze.

I looked up, and there he was-Hayden.

His face was tense, his eyes locked onto mine, filled with worry. I had no clue how he'd found me, but just seeing him melted the terror inside me. Any thought of our breakup faded as I clung to his shirt like he was my lifeline.

His arm wrapped around my waist, steadying me. "Are you hurt?" he asked.

"No," I managed, just as the sound of angry voices erupted outside, closing in fast.

Before I could process what was happening, Hayden's arm tightened around me, and suddenly, I felt myself lifted off the ground.

Kicks, punches, and grunts filled the air around us.

It was like an action scene straight out of a movie, only this was real-and happening right beside me.

I'd seen Hayden fight before, but not like this. Taking on an entire group and leaving them scattered on the ground? It was another level.

he's ex-military.

told me that someone had gone after Quartz Cue's leader. I hadn't thought much of it at the time, but watching Hayden take down these guys without breaking a sweat? It didn't seem so far-fetched now. If it really was him behind all that, I

I could dwell on it, he took down the last guy and

scattered on the ground, some groaning in pain, his voice low and deadly. "Tell your boss to keep his

her head wildly. "I didn't mean to hurt

for her, I wouldn't have been dragged here in the first place, but I was too exhausted to deal with Sasha right now. I tightened

car, and even as we walked, I

knew that once I let go, I might not have a reason to reach

gripping his, then, after a moment, gently pried

like the way he used to hold me, with so

arm, refusing to let

you wanted to leave?" His voice, cold and distant, snapped me

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where I wanted to go. But I found myself asking anyway, "Where are

answer. Just when I thought he'd ignore me, he finally spoke, his tone cutting. "Didn't I tell you to

words made it clear he knew exactly why

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