Semua Bab His Bride By Force: Bab 61 - Bab 63

SERA For a moment, I was frozen in place. It wasn't because I was afraid of the dark, but it was because I knew what was coming. Killian muttered a curse under his breath, fumbling near the door for the switch, as if it would magically restore the power. "Probably a fuse," he said, his voice strained.But I didn't move.Because I could sense the shift in the air. Call it assassin senses or whatever. I just knew they were here. I reached blindly for my phone on the nightstand, flipping it over. The text still stared at me, silently mocking me.'I'll be taking what belongs to me soon.'My thumb trembled above the screen. My mouth had gone dry. My thoughts were a blur of fire and chains and all the traumatic experiences I'd suffered at the HQ."Sera," Killian's voice came closer, and a hand found my wrist in the dark. "What is it? You're ice-cold."He sounded steadier than before. Stronger, too. But I could still feel the slight tremor in his fingers. He wasn't okay.I forced myself

KILLIAN I didn't knock. The door clicked shut behind me as I stepped into the hotel suite. Roman had already cleared the floor to ensure that there were no staff, no surveillance, and no witnesses.Just me and the package I had come to take.The place smelled like coconuts. An iced Americano sat untouched on the marble countertop. The TV played a muted soccer match.I settled on the couch, legs spread, one arm slung across the backrest, waiting.The bathroom door opened with a hiss of steam.Vincent stepped out in nothing but a white robe, toweling his hair. He didn't see me at first. But when he did, he froze."Well," he drawled. "That's not room service."I smiled.He tossed the towel aside and adjusted his robe. "Let me guess. You think this is the part where you threaten me?""I don't need to threaten you," I said flatly. "You've already lost."He tilted his head. "Is that why you're sitting there with your legs spread like a fucking peacock?"My gaze didn't shift. "I'm sit