Chapter 80

Sarah clung to Nicholas; her mind raced with questions. Who was the gray-eyed stranger, and why had he saved her three times? Who were the attackers, and what did they want from her?

Nicholas held her close, trying to comfort her. "We'll figure it out, Sarah whispered. "I promise. You're safe now."

But Sarah's fear and confusion lingered. She couldn't shake the feeling that her life was in danger and that the gray-eyed stranger was the only one who could protect her.

As they stood there, holding each other, Sarah realized that she had to tell Nicholas about the stranger. She took a deep breath and pulled back, looking up at him.

"There's something I need to tell you," she said, her voice trembling. "Someone else saved me tonight. A man with gray eyes. He's saved me three times now."

Nicholas's expression changed from concern to surprise. "What? Who is he?"

Sarah shook her head. "I don't know. But I think he's trying to protect me from those attackers. And I think we need to find out w