Bright Moon Clouded by Storms
My heart clenched in sudden terror, and I instinctively shrank backward, trying to hide myself in the shadows of the firelight.
Within seconds, Barrett's silhouette burst through the dilapidated doorway. He was soaked to the bone, his hair plastered messily against his forehead.
The proud, untouchable confidence he usually carried was gone, replaced by a wild-eyed panic. The moment his eyes landed on my bloodless face, he froze. His throat bobbed, but he couldn't utter a word.
Logan stepped between us, shielding me from view. "What are you doing here, Barrett? Didn't you call her dead weight and exile her to this island to die?"