021 — I KNOW HE’S GUILTY!!

AMANI

The moment Henry and Laura exit the ward, a strange feeling of overwhelming exhaustion crashes on me and I lean back against the pillows with a strained sigh.

I shut my eyes, trying to recover from that disaster when my vision suddenly darkens. My eyes fly open and my toes curl in surprise when I see Bhyron hovering over me. His sharp blue eyes are dark and intense as they rove over every inch of my body.

“What are you doing?”

His eyes meet mine and butterflies erupt in my belly. “Did he hurt you?”

“What?”

“That bastard, Henry. Did he put his hands on you?”

My blood runs cold.

“Uh… no. Why would you ask me that?”

“Don’t lie to me, Amani. I saw you crying when I walked in.”

I force myself to hold his gaze, despite the exhaustion in my limbs and the dread in my bones. I don’t want Bhyron getting involved in whatever issues I’ve got with Henry. Things could get incredibly messy.

I clear my throat, deciding to change the subject; “why did you save me?”

Bhyron’s eyes darken dangerou