Chapter 128

• Zina
• My heart thudded dully in my chest as I rushed toward Anthony and threw my arms around him in a tight hug. He couldn’t hold me back because handcuffs bound his wrists, but I didn’t care. I needed him to feel my presence and to know I was here for him.
• His eyes were sad and, at the same time, filled with love for me. I cupped his chin gently, looking him straight in the eyes, trying to pour all my strength into him.