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Chapter 22: Claimed in Fire

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Ryker’s POV

I should’ve known it would get to this point.

The moment the atmosphere changed, my instincts took over. I didn’t wait even a second before acting immediately. I rushed and grabbed Lucy, rolling over with her as the sound of a bullet erupted in the calm surroundings.

It started with one shot, followed by another, and chaos filled everywhere.

Guards were yelling at the top of their voices, and even Logan did his best to steady the atmosphere, shouting out orders. I could hear Lucy’s panicked breath as I carried her in my arms, her body pressed against mine, while I shielded her from flying bullets to the best of my ability and everything in me.

I didn’t even notice my shoulder was burning from a bullet penetrating through it until we were out of danger.

“Ryker… you’re dangerously bleeding!” She gasped in fear.

“Shut up, this minute,” I hissed, trying not to get too soft with her. “Just don't talk, but stay calm."

But instead, her eyes located mine and locked together. She s
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