Chapter 1514

Only god knew how Zion's heart nearly stopped when he saw that man raise a gun and aim it at Maeve. "I…" Maeve's voice was soft. "When I went inside the venue, I couldn't find you…" "That's no excuse." Zion frowned. "Do you not trust me, or are you just so used to handling things alone? "Even if you'd stayed still, I would've found you. Charging in like that on your own was reckless." "I just… I saw the gates of The Castle closing, and I was afraid he'd get away, so I—" "Maeve, I don't care about The Lucent or any of that. The only thing I care about is you." He cupped her face in his hands with a serious gaze. Even his voice seemed heavier. "If you ever pull a stunt like that again, I won't let it slide." "Oh?" Maeve wide eyes glistened like a startled doe's. "And what exactly would you do?" In the past, Zion would've dodged that look. But not now. This time, he pinched her cheeks hard enough to make her wince.He deliberately said, "I'll break your legs! See if you still feel