Elisa’s POV:That sudden, violent yank that pulled me aside almost stole the air straight from my lungs, as I shut my eyes in fright. My sneakers skidded on the polished floor, pitching me backward into the shadows of the narrow alleyway. A frightened gasp hitched in my throat, but before I was about to scream with panic, a broad, calloused palm clamped down over my mouth before the sound could escape my lips. The moment that palm covered my mouth, I almost thrashed against the iron grip with the remaining strength left in my body, forcing my eyes open, ready to bite down on that bastard who had caught me. But then I froze…Staring down at me through the dim light rustling in the alleyway stood Kael Blackthorn. His emerald eyes gleamed, a mischievous smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. He raised his other free hand, pressing a single finger to his lips, whispering to me, “Shh.”The moment I locked my eyes with him again, my heart hammered frantically against my ribs, but the
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