chapter 8: The Last Goodbye

The decision was made. Marcus’s offer was a key, and the look of possessive fury on Kaden’s face from the ridge had been the final turn of the lock. I could not stay. For my sake, and for his, I had to leave this gilded cage behind. I asked Lila to arrange one last meeting. Not a clandestine one. I needed to see him face to face. I needed to draw a line, not just for him, but for myself. To prove that I was not just a victim to be acted upon, but an agent of my own destiny. She arranged it...