Wounded Protector

The accident happened in a split second, before I could even scream.

I'd always lived in a peaceful world, never realizing just how dark and brutal people could be.

"Roman!" I called out, panic rising in my chest.

Roman's forehead was covered in cold sweat from the pain, but he forced a smile. "I'm fine."

"Chloe, you're such a witch! You're horrible!" Hazel sprang to her feet, pointing at Chloe, w