Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

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.

wonder he's ex-military. He

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, he took down the last guy and finally stilled, his arms

in pain, his

She flinched, shaking her head wildly. "I didn't mean to hurt Keira! I-I was here to help

was too exhausted to deal with

we walked, I

danger had passed, but I kept holding on because I knew that once I let go, I might not have a reason to

a moment, gently

movements were soft, careful-just like the way he used to hold

caught his arm, refusing to let

to leave?" His voice, cold and distant, snapped

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Chapter 520

the wheel and started driving, not even bothering to ask where I wanted to go. But I found

finally spoke, his tone

clear he knew exactly why I'd been