Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 714

The two cars collided with a screech so loud it felt straight out of an action movie except it wasn't. This was real, happening right in front of me.

Panic hit me like a brick, but with Xander next to me, I clung to a tiny shred of calm. My hand clutched the seatbelt as I turned to him. "This Wayne's doing? "Could be. Might just be a test.

A test. It clicked instantly. They wanted to see if he was really Hayden.

"What now?" I asked.

"Sit tight. Don't freak out, no matter what," he said.

Uh, yeah, easier said than done.

Something about his words felt... off. "What are you planning?" I asked.

"I'm going to make sure they give up," he replied. Then, he added, "Hold on."

Before I could process, the car jerked violently, slamming me back into the seat. My breath whooshed out as the car screeched to a halt. Xander's door was shoved open.

A crew of guys stormed out of the other car, yanking him out before I could even blink They were beating the crap out of him.

And Xander? He didn't lift a finger to stop them.

words echoed in my head: 'I'm going to make sure they give up.

I yelled, "Stop! Stop it! Don't hit

seatbelt, practically falling out of the car as I rushed toward them. I grabbed one guy's arm, desperate to pull him off, but he shoved me down like

to back down. Scrambling up, I snatched a rock and chucked it at one of the attackers. It smacked him dead-on,

who was crumpled

ran to Xander, my stomach twisting at the sight of all that

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fine," he rasped, his voice barely

He was

hurt?" he

"I'm calling the police right

me off. "Not

I made the call.

wouldn't let me touch him. Instead, he stared at me, his voice soft

hand lifted shakily, brushing against my cheek. "You used

be. He was talking

it? Was he

fine, but now, lying here,

was a mess, caught in a storm of heartbreak and fury. "You used to be so amazing. A few

let out a soft