Her eyes fly open as she smacks into something softer than a rock. Autumn finds herself safely cradled against Blake’s chest, a look of pain and rage on his face.

“How dare you?” he screams at Liam. “You could have killed her!”

Autumn doesn’t recognize his voice. The deep growl that comes out of Blake’s mouth sends shivers up and down her spine. He moves to put her down and Autumn winces. She may not have hit the rock, but her back is killing her where ...