Chapter 526

A solid chest and a familiar scent made me freeze.

I looked up, and there he was—Hayden.

His face was tense, his eyes locked onto mine, filled with worry. I had no clue how he'd found me, but just seeing him melted the terror inside me. Any thought of our breakup faded as I clung to his shirt like he was my lifeline.

His arm wrapped around my waist, steadying me. "Are you hurt?" he asked.

"No," I managed, just as the sound of angry voices erupted outside, closing in fast.

Before I could process what was happening, Hayden's arm tightened around me, and suddenly, I felt myself lifted off the ground.

Kicks, punches, and grunts filled the air around us.

It was like an action scene straight out of a movie, only this was real—and happening right beside me.

I'd seen Hayden fight before, but not like this. Taking on an entire group and leaving them scattered on the ground? It was another level.

No wonder he's ex-military. He was... incredible.

I couldn't help but remember something J