Caspian’s voice trembled as he reached out. “Please, Julia!” He called, desperation thick in his tone. But before he could finish his plea, Julia yanked her hand out of his grip with a cold, furious stare.

“You should have thought twice before you killed those men.” Her eyes blazed with a mix of rage and fury, her body tense as she took a step back, turning away from him.

She couldn’t stand the sight of him, not after what he’d done.

Caspian watched as Julia stormed off, her footsteps heavy with emotion, and he felt his heart constrict painfully in his chest.

He had only wanted to protect her, to...