Chapter 254

Gavin

The crack echoed sharply through the ruined penthouse.

Nikolai’s balance faltered for a fraction of a second, surprise flickering across his pale face before it disappeared just as quickly.

Then his leg drove into my ribs.

The impact was brutal.

Air exploded from my lungs as the blow sent me sliding across the marble floor, claws screeching against the polished surface as I tried to slow mys