The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Chapter 1936

“I didn’t mean to disrespect you,” he continued, his voice roughened by a mix of frustration and concern.

“The situation here is almost under control, and I didn’t want you to… leave so soon.

If I overstepped, I’m sorry.

I really am.

”

Hannah could feel the sincerity in his voice.

Eventually, her resistance faltered.

The fight in her drained away, replaced by a weary sigh.

She turned to face him, her hands finding his face, her touch gentle but firm.

“I’ll let it slide this time,” she said, her tone softening as she rubbed his cheeks with a hint of affection.

“But if you ever make a decision about my life without consulting me again, I won’t let you go so easily.

”

A smile tugged at Bryson’s lips as he held her hand, his thumb brushing over her knuckles.

“Okay,” he said, his voice carrying a promise.

won’t do

”

Buzz.

phone vibrated in

it out, glancing at the

slightly as she listened, then

“Melina’s plane just landed.

”

Bryson’s brow furrowed.

check on

handle things here and

”

nodded, already moving toward the

take her

don’t hear from me,

”

“Got it.

”

Melina woke up, the unfamiliarity of her

the fog from her mind

Where was she?

sky outside had darkened completely, casting deep

.

.

Library

chest as the events leading up to this moment started to come back-threats in