Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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Herman's gaze flicked to Hayden holding my hand, and he raised an eyebrow. "So, it's because of this, huh? Haddy's loyal, you know that, right?"

In the middle of what felt like a showdown, Hernan was somehow calm enough to be all chatty.

"Haddy," he went on, "you thought breaking up with this girl and parading around with someone else would fool me? You must think I'm a total idiot." My heart skipped a beat, hard.

I glanced at Hayden, hoping for a reaction, but he stayed silent.

Herman, ever the drama queen, turned to me. "Keira, I bet you don't even realize how loyal this guy is.

"He once had a dog, and after it died? Never got another one. Won't even look twice at a dog on the street now.

"A guy like that? Once he loves someone, he's not sharing his heart with anyone else."

He gave a smug little smirk. "Right, Haddy?"

Something tightened in my throat. I got what Hernan was implying-that Hayden's breakup with me and his engagement to Yara had all been a setup, a way to keep me safe from Herman. My heart felt like it had been hit by a truck. I turned to Hayden, desperate for him to say something, anything.

Hayden just stared down

think you owe the girl beside you an explanation? Or she might

couldn't hold back anymore. I grabbed his hand, my voice

Bang!

air. I hit the ground,

the whole world became a blur. Somewhere in the middle of it, I could feel Hayden's heartbeat close to my ear-a sound I hadn't

out, then a commanding

I looked up to see

It was Steve.

there, gun aimed right at Hernan's head. "Anyone moves, and

how Steve got that close, but it was clear he knew

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flinch, though. He sneered, turning his gaze to Hayden. "Haddy, so now you're stooping to

that's rich," Steve shot back, motioning

right away. Instead, he stared Hernan down and said, "I've handed over all the evidence of your crimes and illegal betting ops to the police. If you've

cold laugh. "Your guy's got a gun to my head, and you still think you can