Under His Watchful Gaze

Valerie’s POV

“Bryce,” I said urgently. My eyes were glued on Darius, but I backed up nervously. At once, Bryce was beside me, wrapping a protective arm around my waist.

“It’s alright,” he said softly, soothingly. “I’m here.”

“Darius…” I was starting to feel a bit insane. Was Darius even here? Was I imagining him? It made no sense for him to be here with Dr. Lowell. But Bryce seemed to calm for hi