Chapter 78

Cora POV

I stepped out of Aston’s ward, my heart pounding harder than I cared to admit. I needed air. I needed space. Most of all, I needed to get away from him before I lost my temper completely.

I had just reached the corridor when hurried footsteps sounded behind me.

“Cora—wait!”

Before I could react, Aston caught up and grabbed my wrist again, spinning me around to face him. The sudden contact made my stomach twist in disgust.

“Let go of me,” I said through ...