Kain Locke
An arm locked around me from behind, strong and unrelenting. Before I could even suck in a breath, a hand clamped over my nose and mouth, stealing the air from my lungs.
Panic hit me like a punch to the gut immediately. My body tensed, instincts kicking in as I struggled to break free. My hands shot up, fingers clawing at the grip over my face, but it didn't budge.
"Shhh…" A quiet voice, low and familiar, whispered right against my ear.
I froze. Although my heartbeat still pounded, something in that voice made me hesitate.
I twisted my head slightly, breath coming fast through my nose, my pulse hammering against my skin as my eyes darted back and I saw dark hair first followed by sharp and prominent features, then that lazy, unreadable gaze.
I exhaled sharply through my nose, my body loosening just a little, but the tension still clung to my bones. My fingers twitched, ready to shove him off, but he was already letting go, his arm unhooking from around me.
