“You can see Nadir? Where is he?” I heard Christian’s voice echoing loudly in the background. For a change, I could actually hear him so distinctly.

“I don’t know. He disappeared,” I replied, unable to hide the fear in my voice. “What was that all about?”

“It’s okay, love. Come closer to me,” Christian offered comfortingly, drawing me nearer to him by the minute.

“Can you protect me from him if he returns?” ...