NINA The loud shot rang in my ears, echoing like thunder in the attic. My arms jerked back from the force, my shoulder stung, and for a breathless second I stared at him wide eyed, searching if I had shot him. My lungs locked tight, refused to take another breath, until Lachlan’s voice broke through the haze. “Good girl,” he rasped, his voice raw but steady. “Now untangle it from around my leg so we can get out of here, kitten.” Relief surged through me so fast it made my knees weak. I dropped to the floor beside him, fingers trembling as I wrestled with the stubborn chain. The links were warm from the scorching air, and my shaking hands refused to coperate. “Come on, damn it,” I cursed at my trembling fingers. The moment, the chain loosened, Lachlan surged to his feet with a low growl and clamped the back of my neck in a firm grip. His eyes were fierce as he dragged me closer until I could feel the heat of his breath against my temple. “I am going to be the one to punish
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