Shattered Defenses

The next second, I found myself staring into the deep, intense eyes of Tristan. My breath hitched. His arm was wrapped tightly around my waist, holding me in place. Before I could even process what was happening, he quickly scanned me from head to toe, checking for any signs of injury. In less than a minute, he let go.

The warmth of his embrace disappeared, and I was left with an inexplicable sen