Chains of Protection

Darius’s POV

Valerie had stopped struggling by the time we finally reached the house, though until then, she had been kicking and squirming, while telling me that this whole macho act of mine was unnecessary and I was being ridiculous.

I begged to differ, seeing as how, the minute I turned my back to her, trusting her to stay put, she had sneaked out of the house against my direct command.

I was h