A warm frame covering me. Not crushing me, but deliberately caging me against the floor.It must have been Zane. He came back for me.I opened my eyes, gasping. My vision was still blurry. When it cleared, I saw a male frame covering mine. Broad shoulders pressed around me, taking the brunt of the blows.But it wasn’t Zane. I saw a piercing, steely gaze fixed on me. Dark hair. A jaw set hard, clenched with pain and determination.Callum.He didn’t speak. Just caged me there, taking the kicks and shoves for me. Protecting me. Holding my gaze, holding me, and refusing to let go.It was only when the next wave let up somewhat that he spoke. “Hurry.” That was all he said. His voice was deep. Authoritative. Despite everything, I listened. I took his offered hand and let him haul me to my feet.But my head spun. I felt something warm that smelled of metal trickling down my temple, and I stumbled, nearly gagging from the sudden vertigo. Every muscle in my body was on fire, and I was pretty c
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