Chapter 153

ADELINE

It all happens so fast. One second, Reid’s in the doorway—chest heaving, eyes locked on Brooks like he’s about to commit a felony—and the next, he’s in front of me. His hands land gently on my shoulders, steady but trembling.

“Are you okay?”

His voice is tight, careful, like he’s forcing the rage down just to focus on me. His gaze sweeps over me, checking every inch he can see, and I can t