Chapter 304

Henry’s whole body tensed up in an instant, his jaw clenched so tightly it looked like his teeth might shatter. “Sophie…” “I’m here,” I murmured, kissing the edge of his ear. Even though something felt off, like this wasn’t quite right, and for a second I doubted my own sanity and clarity, maybe even wondered what I was doing... but the moment I touched his burning skin, I lost it. I blew softly into his ear, my voice trembling. “I love you.” The second the words left my lips, Henry snapped. Like something exploded in his brain, he let out a low guttural roar and threw himself at me like a beast finally let loose. He looked like he wanted to devour me whole. His sudden movement knocked both of us clean off the couch. My head smacked against the hard floor, slamming me back into reality. The pain shot through my skull, and the man's face above me suddenly came into sharp focus. My heart skipped a beat. I gasped. “Xander? What... why is it you?” “Why wouldn’t it be me?” His voice cracked