Chapter 298

“I’ll introduce you to the lawyer tomorrow,” Zavian’s booming voice interrupted her train of thought. “We’ll start the divorce proceedings right away.”

Emmeline’s brows knitted together. “What if Richard files an assault case against me? What if his threats weren’t empty?”

Zavian’s grip on her hand tightened. “Everything you said was true. And Riverwalk law protects victims, not criminals.”

They stopped in front of his car, and he turned to face her fully. “You only struck Richard once to save your life. That’s self-defense. If someone continues to attack after the threat is gone, that’s assault.”

He placed his hand on her shoulder, the gesture both calming and reassuring. “And don’t forget—you have a medical report to back you up.”

Emmeline felt her heart skip a beat. It wasn’t the right time to feel anything other than fear, but she couldn’t help herself. “You’re... kind of sexy when you talk about law,” she blurted and her cheeks flushed immediately.