Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 594

I screamed without thinking, and then Yara's voice rang out, "Stop!"

Next thing I knew, she was charging forward, taking on both guys like she was in some action movie.

For the first time, it hit me-Yara knew how to fight. Every move was so smooth, like she'd done this a million times. The two guys holding me let go and turned to face her.

I stood there for a second, totally stunned. Forget being scared, I was just watching her totally kick butt.

But it didn't take long for me to snap out of it. I ran back inside, not to hide, but to grab a baseball bat.

I wasn't a fighter like Yara, but I sure wasn't weak. No way I was letting her do all the heavy lifting.

Fueled by anger, I swung the bat hard, knocking one guy back and getting their attention. They tried to grab it from me, but every time they got close, Yara kicked them back like it was nothing, It was like a tag- team match-I didn't have the skills, but together, we made them back off.

We kept going, not sure how long it lasted, but eventually, we took both of them down.

sent you?" Yara demanded, sounding like a

was leaning on the bat, shaking like a leaf. This was the first time I'd ever fought

it felt good. Like I'd gotten all my frustration

they were Bruno's people. They must've traced me from my

you're not going anywhere," Yara said, then told me to find something to tie

with.

a rope stash here. I thought of using ties, so I headed to Wayne's bedroom, opened his closet, and found his

ran back downstairs to give them to Yara, who easily tied up the two men like it was no big

calm, like she had everything under control. No wonder Hayden had agreed to that arranged marriage-it wasn't just about family alliances. He probably

bitterness twisted

"Hayden, I'm here. Two guys

couldn't hear Hayden's response, but Yara nodded. "Okay,

at me. "Hayden will be here

what to say. "Thanks"?

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