Briony squeezed her eyes shut as her body plummeted—

Almost in the same instant, two figures lunged toward her-

The next moment, a strong hand clamped around her wrist, yanking her back from the brink. The sensation of falling stopped so abruptly it left her breathless.

She opened her eyes. A man's sharp, dark gaze was fixed on her, the corners rimmed red with desperation.

Briony's pupils contracted. "You-you're insane..."

Stewart, dressed head to toe in black tactical gear, gripped her slender wrist so tightly the veins bulged at his temple. "Bryn, quick-grab my arm with your other hand. Hurry!"

She shook her head, panic rising in her chest. "Let go of me! Ferdinand, he "

Before she could finish, Stewart grunted in pain.

A knife had slashed into the arm he used to hold her. But even then, Stewart's hand never loosened.

Ferdinand crouched beside Stewart, a military knife gleaming in his grip.

cold as the grave. "My dear brother. You actually

twisted in agony. "Ferdinand, do whatever you want to me, but Bryn is innocent. She doesn't deserve to die like this. I'm begging you let

die than marry me.

your life, Ferdinand! Let her go, I'll

don't have much time left anyway... Let go. Ferdinand's lost his

least Bryn understands

Ferdinand plunged

spattered across

pain, but still refused

me go, Stewart..." Briony met his eyes, tears streaming down

children can't lose

came in ragged gasps, his eyes bloodshot from the pain, but

cruel and wild, as he drove the blade

teeth and summoned

feel

on! I'm begging, you, grab my hand-"

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