Chapter 469

Foolishly bold. In just an instant, Hugh spun around and slammed the person onto the couch. The woman let out a sharp scream, but he barely registered it. He'd used up every last bit of strength. His legs felt like they might give out beneath him. This place wasn't safe. He had to go—now. He shoved open the lounge door. Someone shouted something down the hallway, but it was just noise. All that mattered now was getting back somewhere safe. He had to return to the room. His head was screaming with alarm, like a fire drill he couldn't shut off. Moving on instinct, he staggered up the stairs, gripping the railing like a lifeline, and pushed into his room. The noise woke Serena. She blinked, still foggy from sleep and alcohol, when she saw a familiar figure in the doorway. "Hugh? Huh?" She had just started to sit up when he shut the door and rushed toward her. He crashed into her, pulling her into a fierce embrace, collapsing onto the narrow bed and taking up half of it— and taki