I grip my knees harder. Force myself to breathe.
She's alive.
She's safe.
Leo got her out.
But she was there. In danger. Because of me. Because I married her. Because her brother is a thief and a coward who dragged her into this mess.
The Morozovs want blood. Someone attacked my safe house. Gabriel is in the wind with a million dollars that isn't his.
And Sera is pregnant. Vulnerable. A target.
I should have kept her at the penthouse. Should have never let her go see Gabriel. Should have locked her away where no one could touch her.
But she would have hated me for it.
She already hates me.
The thought twists something in my chest.
I push it aside. Focus on getting to her.
The penthouse comes into view. I don't wait for the car to stop completely before I'm out the door.
The elevator ride takes forever.
When the doors finally open, I see Leo first. He's standing by the windows, phone to his ear, covered in blood.
Then I see her.
CHAPTER 16
Sera
I see Adrian before he sees me.
He bursts through the elevator doors like a man possessed. His eyes are wild. Frantic. Scanning the penthouse until they land on me.
Then he's moving.
Three long strides and he's dropping to his knees in front of me, his hands cupping my face, tilting my head up to look at him.
"Seraphina." His voice is rough. "Are you hurt?"
I try to answer. Try to form words. But nothing comes out except a sob.
And then I'm collapsing into him.
His arms come around me immediately. Strong. Solid. Safe.
I bury my face in his chest and let myself break apart.
It comes pouring out in ugly, gasping sobs that make my whole body shake.
"I've got you," Adrian murmurs against my hair. "I've got you. You're safe now."
But I don't feel safe.
