He snapped his furious gaze on me. “Walk away,” I commanded, staring up at him with my heart in my mouth. “Please.” A vein ticked in Johnny’s temple as he stared down at me, looking more enraged than I’d ever seen him. I didn’t dare breathe while I watched him make his choice. Finally, he released a furious growl and nodded stiffly. I exhaled a ragged breath.
