Avery is heart pounded in her chest as she realized the true extent of Julian is obsession . She had to escape , but the doors were guarded , and the windows were barred .
Lyra is eyes met hers , and Avery saw a glint of understanding . Lyra knew she had to get out too .
Without hesitation , Lyra grabbed Avery is arm and yanked her towards the door . "Come on ," She whispered urgently . " We have to get out of here ."
But Julian was too quick . He intervened them , his eyes blazing with furry . " You will never leave me ," he snarled his hands closing around Avery is wrists like vice grips .
Avery struggled to free herself , but Julian is grip was too strong . Lyra tried to intervene , but Julian is guards were too many and well - trained .
Just when it seemed like all was lost , Ryker appeared out of nowhere , his eyes flashing with anger . " Julian , stop this ," he growled his voice low and menacing . " You are going too far ."
Julian is face twisted with rage , but Ryker stood firm , his eyes never leaving Julian is face . Slowly Julian is grip on Avery is wrists relaxed , and she was able to pull free .
Lyra grabbed her arm and together run for the door . Ryker followed close behind , his eyes fixed on Julian is guards .
As they emerged into the cool night air , Avery felt relief wash over her . She was free at least for the moment .
But as she looked back at the manor house , she saw Julian is face twisted with rage , his eyes blazing with furry . She knew she was not yet safe . Julian would stop at nothing to get her back .
What would Avery do next . Would she be able to evade Julian is guards and make her way back to the safety of her own world ?
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