The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2114

He stood out like a sore thumb- a tall, commanding presence that defied his surroundings. Daring enough to walk into a gang’s lair alone, his courage was anything but ordinary.

“Hey, buddy, think you took a wrong turn?” Jack sneered, flipping a switchblade menacingly in Balfour’s direction.

The gang members braced themselves for a scuffle, confident they could handle the intruder.

But Balfour’s lips curled into a chill smirk. “Beat it.”

“What did you just say? You want us to beat it?” Blondie snapped back, his anger flaring. But before they knew it, several armed officers had surrounded them.

“Freeze! Don’t move, drop your weapons, and put your hands on your head!”

These thugs were used to posturing, not actual confrontation with the law.

obeyed, while Jack tried to bolt, only to be

ground, he could

the chaos settled and all the thugs were subdued, Balfour carefully untied Ivy’s wrists and ankles.

him, still shaken. “You really came… Do you know how scared I was

Balfour’s neck as Ivy

frowned, full of regret. “Sorry, I was

checking her for injuries, focusing instead on the three men who had cornered her. Dark thoughts swirled in his head, but feeling her

wrapped Ivy in it, lifting her into his arms. “It’s

his familiar scent, Ivy finally felt safe.

place first. I’ll have someone take them to the station later,” Balfour instructed the officers, who exchanged knowing

another victim. What should we do