Chapter 23

fung open the door, ignoring the sting in her feet as she me desperately. She had only taken a few steps when she collided with chest and let out a startled cry, pushing hand with both hands.

Connor taken aback by the shove, responded irritably “Camila, what’s got you running like a bat out of hell?”

res familiar, deep, and nch voice reached her ears. Carmila looked up abruptly, her face still marked by fear, breathing heavily

it was only under the dim streetlight coming through the window that Connor could see Camila’s hair was disheveled, and tears streaked her face. Her blouse was unbuttoned and wrinkled, revealing her figure.

brow furrowed, he asked sterly, “What happened?”

Overwhelmed with fear and grievance, Camila burst into tears. She pointed towards her home, sobbing uncontrollably. “My exboyfriend

onnor strode past her up the steps. Camila followed, worried about him.

pushed open the door to find shattered glass everywhere and a man struggling to rise using the sofa.

Then eyes met.

veins throbbing, and took a step forward, punching the

e d and fell, blood trickling from the comer of his mouth. Connor grabbed him by the collar,

couldn’t fight back. He had blood smeared over

own hands, Connor threw him down and kicked him in the stomach. Tucker curled up, blood

from his mouth.

grabbed Connor’s hand and cried out. “Enough! He’ll die

slowly turned around, his eyes fierce. “Are you feeling sorry

shook her head, crying, “If he dies, it’s excessive

stomped on Tucker’s groin. That would incapacitate him,

reeked of blood. Camila, terrified, trembled violently and collapsed

on the man. He approached Camila, his eyes neticeably softer. “Can

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