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He drew something out of his pocket, flicking it open to reveal a knife.
Was that . . .
“Is that my switchblade?” she asked.
“Yep. The same one you stabbed me with. Do you know how much that hurt, Little Birdie? Maybe I should show you.” He moved toward her, raising his hand.
Oh, God.
He was going to stab her in the leg.
She closed her eyes, flinching back.
“Stop! Get away from her!”
She gasped. She knew that voice. Opening her eyes, she peered around James to find Gray standing in the doorway.
“Get away from her now.”
To her shock, James let out a yell and ran toward Gray. She screamed, but Gray quickly raised his gun and shot the other man.
Her scream was broken off in shock as several other men rushed into the room. She was shaking.
The room was spinning.
Don’t faint.
“Maeve! Baby, stay with me. You’re all right.” Gray crouched in front of her.
She gasped for breath, staring at him, trying to convince herself he was real.
“You’re all right. I’m here.” He looked over at the other men. “Someone get her out of these ropes. And look for a key for these cuffs.”
Her breath sawed in and out of her lungs.
“It’s all right. I’m here, baby. I’m here.”
The next few minutes were a blur. All she could do was stare at Gray. His face was filled with fury, but his voice was low and calm as he talked to her,.
Finally, they had her free. Someone even managed to uncuff her. And then she was in his arms.
Thank God.
Gray ranhis hands over her. Fear was riding him hard. If she was injured, he would never forgive himself. “Baby, are you injured anywhere?”
“W-what?”
“Are you injured?” She didn’t seem to be in any pain, but her wrists were both bruised and there was a red mark on her cheek and throat.
“I’m not . . . I’m all right.”
“You need to get checked out by the Surgeon.”
“What? No!”
“It’s all right. He’s a doctor. He’s waiting at the house.”
Awareness filled her face. “Is Dahlia all right? Triple-T? Ilya? Are they okay?”
