Chapter 15 CHAPTER 15: THE MAYOR'S OFFICE

ANDREA'S POV

The wind blew past my hair and on my skin, giving me goosebumps and chills. I looked around to see if anyone else was around, but I could barely see. There was smoke everywhere, and my eyes were starting to water.

I was standing on a mountaintop, and just as I realized that, the ground beneath my feet shook. As I struggled to find my footing on the shifting rocks, a strong wind blew, pushing me forward, and I felt myself start to fall.

That’s when I felt it—someone grabbed my waist, pulling me to a strong, warm body.

“I won’t let you go,” a deep voice murmured close to my ears.

It was familiar—Kade’s.

Instantly, all my fears washed away, and I was calm.

His arms around me tightened. “I won’t let you go,” he repeated.

“I know,” I whispered.

“I’m never letting you go.” His voice grew harder as his arms around me grew tighter, so tight, I couldn’t breathe anymore.

“Kade,” I forced out. “You’re hurting me.”