Chapter 6

Liana’s POV

“K-Killian?”

“Liana.”

His voice. That voice. That deep, dark, sinful voice I thought I would never hear again, it froze every part of me. It wasn’t real. No. It couldn’t be. But as I turned and saw him standing there, looking dangerous and powerful, all the breath was knocked out of my body.

I didn’t even think. I ran.

My heart was slamming violently against my ribs as if it were trying to break free. I didn’t care how pathetic it looked, I just knew I couldn’t let him catch me. I couldn’t face him. Not now. Not like this. Not after all these years.

I reached the changing room and slammed the door shut behind me, locking it with my shaking fingers. My hands were trembling so badly I could barely undress. My work uniform was clinging to my skin like glue, making it harder to breathe.

What was he doing here?! How did he even find me? How was this even happening right now?

I tore off my uniform and slipped on my jeans,