Justice Denied

PIPER'S POV

Something in his certainty broke through the fear curling in my chest. I squeezed his hand, letting my thumb brush against his knuckles, anchoring myself to the promise in his words. For the first time since leaving the station, I felt like I could breathe again.

I smiled at him, my eyes never leaving his. “I know you'll make sure I'm okay, Kellan. That's one promise you have never bro