Chapter 194: CHAPTER 194– Not her

　　Hunter’s POV

　　Not her. Please, Goddess, not her.

　　My heart was beating so hard against my ribs. It was painful. I was sure that my ribs would crack. My whole body was shaking. My canines and claws were out and I couldn’t stop growling and snarling.

　　My reaction didn’t make sense. None of the people here in the room would hurt her. But my instincts had me grab her. I couldn't let anything or anyone hurt her.

　　I felt her hand on the back of my neck. She squeezed it gently and ran her fingers through my hair.

　　She was telling me something, but I couldn't focus. I couldn't hear what she was saying.

　　All I could think about was protecting her. All I could think about was keeping her alive.

　　‘She is in danger, Hunter!’ Holden was screaming at me. ‘We need to protect her!’

　　I fucking knew that!

　　But how could I protect her from this? How could I protect her from the darkness that was inside her?