Isla's eyes flicked to the shoes, then down at herself. Torn clothing, barely covering anything. If a strange man walked in on her like this
Bang! The door was wrenched open.
Through her panic, she saw Grayson's furious face.
Every ounce of terror that had built up in her chest suddenly, impossibly, drained away.
Never in a million years did I think this insufferable man would be the sight that made me feel safe.
"WAAAAH!!" Isla broke down sobbing, tears streaming as she looked up at him.
The second Grayson took in her red, swollen eyes and disheveled state, he felt something dark and violent surge through him.
"i***t woman." His voice came out cold, though relief was plainly winning out under the anger.
He crouched down and gathered her up into his arms without hesitation.
Isla,
