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... e darkened, and something cold and final passed over his features.

He pushed back his chair and stood up, towering over her. He gave a short, humorless scoff.

"She doesn’t need my protection," he said flatly, and without another word, he turned and strode toward the door.

Veronica sat there, stunned, unable to move.

Her mind whirled.

What did he mean?

Why does he say she doesn’t need his protection?

Did he... already save her?

Fear, ...

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