-Corrine-

Jerome tore my clothes and skin, making me scream in pain, but I turned back his attack by delivering a forceful kick toward his groin before he could reach further into my chest and pull my heart out.

A painful howl echoed from his lips. I took advantage of that moment to break free from him and ran to Andrew. Andrew welcomed me with a brief hug and a peck before he said, “Get away from here. I will handle him.”

I shook my head. “No way will I leave you! We should face him together and defeat him for good!”

Andrew’s gaze quickly shifted past me, and he...