Something inside me suddenly snapped, a surge of adrenaline coursing through my veins as if an electric shock had jolted me awake from a deep slumber. The world seemed to slow down as I turned to face Zane, his eyes wide with shock and fear.
"Victoria, no!" he yelled, his voice filled with a mix of desperation and disbelief. “Im sorry, I should not have tried to kiss you. I just wanted to try and make you stay here where you are safe.
My growl rumbled in my chest, a newfound strength and confidence fueling my actions. "Get lost; you're crazy," I spat, my voice laced with a determination I had never felt before. With a surge of power, I pushed Zane away from me, sending him stumbling backward.
Seizing the split-second opportunity, I turned and ran, my heart pounding in my ears. Away fr
