Chapter 163

Julian was the first to react. He had no time to pull Evelyn aside—it was already too late. In that split second, without thinking, he lunged forward, grabbing Evelyn and shielding her tightly in his arms. As he did, he spun them around, keeping his back toward Brandon. Then—"Shhk." The sound of a blade slicing into flesh. Evelyn barely managed to catch a whiff of Julian's familiar scent before he cupped the back of her head, holding her close. She was completely wrapped up in his embrace, safe. Above her, she heard Julian grunt lowly in pain. Her eyes flew open in panic, and she instinctively tried to wriggle free from him. Brandon was still holding the knife, and it was jammed fiercely into Julian's shoulder as he roared, "Liar! I'll kill you!" "Julian!" Timothy and Sebastian shouted at the same time. They both charged at Brandon, yanking him backward by the shoulders. Sebastian landed a solid kick to Brandon's knee. Brandon crumpled to the floor with a thud. Taking the chance, Timot