“Stay away from me, Farhan,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
But Farhan wasn’t listening. He lunged forward, grabbing Aria by the arm. She tried to pull away, but he was too strong. Suddenly, Adrian was there, pulling Farhan off of her.
“Get away from her,” Adrian growled, his protective instincts awakening. Fueled by a genuine desire to protect his lady,
Farhan turned to face him, his fists clenched. “You think you can take me?” he sneered.
Adrian's jaw tensed, his stare meeting Farhan's with unyielding intensity. The atmosphere thickened as the two guys faced one other, an intangible veil of apprehension engulfing them.
As their voices increased, the air crackled with tension, each word like a spark lighting the powder keg of their emotions.
"Adrian," Farhan spat, his v
