Luca's POV

I had no idea watching her leave my arms and running into the arms of the enemy could hurt as much as it does now. I had no idea it could hurt so much.

My heart surged with a massive force against my chest, like it had just taken a hit from a sledgehammer and was shattering to pieces inside of me.

I stared at my hand.

Just moments ago, I’d held her wrist. Anchored her. Felt her pulse fluttering against my thumb, fast but real. Now my fingers were empty, curling slowly into ...