She stirred, coming out of a dream in which she’d been running for what felt like days, only to end up back where she started—at Hunter’s castle. And Terrence was waiting. Her eyes snapped open and Hunter was watching her. “Nightmare?” he asked. She nodded, sliding closer to him, both of them still naked after the previous night’s activities. His warm body enveloped her and his strong arms wrapped around her. Instantly, Kallie felt safe and taken care of. “Terrence. I keep having nightmares about him.” She sensed Hunter’s body stiffening with anger at just the mention of Terrence’s name. “You don’t need to worry anymore,” he said, kissing her forehead. “I’m going to take care of everything—especially him.” Kallie put her hands on Hunter’s bare, muscular chest. “Please, no more.” “I don’t understand.” “Promise me you won’t do anything dangerous to try and hurt him. He’s not worth getting into trouble for.” He sighed. “I can’t promise you that, Kallie.”
