Chapter 79

• RYAN'S POV~
• I felt my world freeze when I caught Isabella's gaze. Just one look, but it spoke volumes—pain, betrayal, sadness, helplessness, and pure hate. I couldn't lose her like this, not when she meant everything to me.
• In a flash, I caught her wrist and held her against me, preventing her escape. She gasped as her body tensed against mine. Her surprise was palpable, but I couldn't let her leave, not when I needed her so fiercely.