Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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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.

not like this. Taking on an entire group and leaving them scattered on the ground? It was

wonder he's ex-military. He was...

hadn't thought much of it at the time, but watching Hayden take down these guys without breaking a sweat? It

the last guy and finally stilled, his

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

shaking her head wildly.

exhausted to deal with Sasha right now. I

me to his car, and even as we walked, I couldn't bring myself to

holding on because I knew that once I let go, I

after a moment, gently pried it away

he used to hold me, with

arm,

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

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even bothering to ask where I wanted to go. But I found myself asking anyway, "Where are you taking me? And... how

I thought he'd ignore me, he finally spoke, his