Delilah POV .“Thorne!! Wait!” I bolted down the stairs, my bare feet slapping against the polished wood as my chest heaved. Thorne was already storming ahead, holding the gun tightly. He didn’t slow and I knew he'd be out before I could stop him. His entire body radiated lethal intent, and the sound of Caleb’s unhinged shouting outside only seemed to fuel the storm brewing in him.My heart slammed as I realized he was too far ahead and I couldn't catch up, so I let out a strangled cry, let my body tilt, and tumbled halfway down the last few steps, faking a fall.The thud of my fall echoed, and waves of pain flared up my elbow, but I didn’t care. To my credit, he finally stopped.“Delilah!” His voice was guttural as he turned. In a flash, the gun was tucked away and he was at my side, crouching, his hands running over me frantically. “Are you hurt? Did you—fuck, tell me where it hurts!”I grabbed his shirt with trembling fingers and yanked him closer, hugging him tightly, burying m
Last Updated : 2025-09-12 Read more