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ALDRIC'S POV I felt my heartbeat pick up as I saw the wave of fresh tears that poured out of her eyes, and at that moment, I felt my protective instincts rise so high I could practically see them up in the sky. It didn't matter that I had no idea who she was. It didn't matter that she was practically a stranger and, as such, shouldn't be trusted. All that mattered to me at that moment was her. I wanted to wrap her up in my arms and tell her that everything will be alright. That there was no need to cry now, no need to fear. That she was going to be okay. That she was safe, because I was here now. I wanted to get her the hell out of there and get her to safety. Away from whatever or whoever it was that put her in this state. So, still holding her eyes even though she couldn't see mine, I s