C169 No!!

**Third person**

“Let's move, slowly,” Matt murmured in Valerie's ears, his hot breath fanning against her skin. His eyes were still locked onto Lucas—who was practically shooting daggers at Matt with his eyes.

"Matthew, please," Valerie whispered back, her voice trembling. "You don't have to do this. You can still let me go."

Matt's jaw tightened, his chest heaving with desperation and anger