Chapter 69 After Her

• I let out a slow breath, my patience wearing thin. My body felt weak, my vision still slightly off, but I refused to let it show. I refused to let her see it.
• Instead, I focused on her—the way she stood there, tense but not backing down. The way her fingers clenched her shirt, like she wasn’t sure if she should be scared or stubborn.
• I clenched my jaw, my voice low and sharp. “You’re damn lucky I’m not in good condition right now.”