Cruel Reunion

Valerie’s POV

“You!” His voice cracked through the air like a whip, deep and furious, shaking the air around me. “I told you not to try anything stupid!”

Malachi lunged at me, his movements sharp and violent, every muscle in his body coiled with rage. His eyes burned, his face twisted with that cruel arrogance, and I had no time to think, no time to plan. My body moved before my mind caught up.