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I won't hurt you

Author: Tessie
last update Last Updated: 2024-04-10 23:57:37

Isadora POV

Jude breathed harshly, his nostrils flaring as he watched the blood squeezing out between my fingers.

Christian slowly backed away, not turning his back to Jude. “I’ll call you in thirty minutes.”

I gave a small nod, stunned by what had happened and completely at a loss why Jude had reacted that way.

Before my brother could slip out, Jude said in a low voice, “There’s nowhere you can hide if I find out you betrayed me, Christian. Even Baltimore won’t be your safe haven if I want you dead.”

“If you hurt Isadora, I’ll find and kill you, Jude.”

Jude slanted my brother a dark look. Christian disappeared.

Suddenly I wasn’t sure if it was a good idea to send him away. Jude had lost his mind minutes ago for no apparent reason. His wife had died… or been killed, and nobody knew anything about it.

Our eyes met and the terrifying fury lessened. What remained was blatant distrust and a hint of guilt. He sheathed his knife then moved closer. I tensed, unsure what to expect after what
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