Chapter 48-3

"Back. Down. He's not him. Marley is safe. This guy didn't hurt her and he won't. He's not him." Her arms dropped at her sides, her fear turning into confusion. He's not him. Who was Leo talking about? Aiden was still tense, but he had hesitated for a second. Only one second. "Take her out of here" His voice was hard, but there was something off about it. Something like he was confused at himself, at what was going on around him. Marley couldn't see his face, assuming it was angry at this guy for what was happening here and now. But this was different. This was wrong. "You need to get out of this, Matthews. He's no threat." Marley focused on Leo, so they locked eyes right away when he turned to look at her, "Marley, come here." Her heart jumped to her throat, but she obeyed Leo's request. She released Aiden's arm and moved to circle him. "No," Aiden hissed, his hand locking around her forearm and keeping her