Adrian’s first instinct was to lock every door. When danger came close, he built walls, and when the person he loved was standing directly in the line of fire, his instinct to protect became impossible to resist. At six forty-five the next morning, Lydia found a black SUV waiting outside the house with security guards stationed at the vehicle and the gates. Adrian stood by the entrance in a black suit, white shirt, no tie, and a tablet in hand. Lydia stopped on the front steps. "What’s happening?" "You’re going to the country house," Adrian said flatly. "You’ll be safer there." "No," Lydia blinked, stepping down. "This is not negotiable?" "I don’t have time for this," Adrian exhaled. "Marcus may target you, which is why you're leaving." "You’re sending me away," Lydia stared at him. "You're controlling me. Don't make the same mistake again." The words hit hard. She was talking about their past—the ruined marriage where Adrian believed love gave him the right to decide everythi
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