Out of His Grasp

"No, no..." Clara's tongue was too painful for her to utter a complete sentence.

Maeve understood what Clara meant and quickly rose to her feet, embracing her shoulders for support. "Don't worry. I'm here. I won't let him take you away. Don't be afraid," Maeve reassured her.

Then, Maeve turned to Roman, her voice trembling with sobs. "Mr. Mercer, please help her. Declan's a madman. He'll torment h