Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 476

Chapter 476

Clara wasn't about to let him have his way, especially not now. She gently pushed him back and straightened her clothes.

"I'm heading out," she said.

He didn't try to stop her, just nodded quietly from his spot.

Clara had always had a unique taste in men. She never believed a guy had to be all strong and powerful. Someone like Z, who needed her protection, was just fine by her.

She hopped in her car and drove off, setting her GPS for home. It was a long drive, and she nibbled on a couple of cookies to keep hunger at bay.

Her first stop was at an old herbalist's place. He was out in the yard, busy with his herbs. When he noticed her, surprise flickered across his face, but he quickly recognized her.

"You're Clara, right?"

The directions had been sketchy, and without asking around, she might never have found the place.

"Hi," she greeted politely. "My brother Ryan said he'd come here for some herbal medicine, but I can't reach him. I'm worried something's up."

"He already left," the herbalist said.

"Which way did he go?"

and Clara was about to jump back in her

"Clara."

in her eyes.

here that's great for your health.

didn't bring anything

was packed to the brim. These wild herbs were pricey these days, and Clara felt awkward

the herbalist gently held her wrist, checking her pulse, and

money. Just

had more

to drive off, he appeared again, standing in the snow by

don't get around to making soup, don't toss the

his genuine concern

worry, I won't

but couldn't remember any previous encounters with him, so she

road as if something had rolled

steep and seemed

climbed out and started down on

"Ryan!"

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