They really were in this together.

If she actually ended up killed in that crash, at most it would be ruled an accident.

Maybe the guy behind the wheel would even get off easier, since technically, she'd darted into traffic where she shouldn't have been.

She'd die, and no one would ever know the truth.

As these thoughts spun in her head, the sound of two men hitting the ground and begging for mercy echoed from the alley.

It was over. Sylvia rushed toward the dark passage-she had to see who wanted her dead.

But just as she reached the mouth of the alley, Chris and Orson showed up with backup.

Rupert didn't even give Sylvia a chance to speak. He stared down at the men sprawled on the ground. "Take care of it."

Orson instantly motioned for his guys to gag the two men and drag them away.

Seeing this, Sylvia finally understood Rupert's intentions-even she couldn't miss it now.

"Why gag them? What, there's something I'm not allowed to know? They tried to kill me! Why am I the only one left in the dark?"

"You don't need to know." Rupert's voice was cool, almost distant, as he stood half-hidden in the shadows.

Sylvia froze for a second, but she already knew the answer.

"Kay? Was it her? Why are you covering for her? Who gave you the right to decide for me?"


cornered animal, and spun around, ready to chase

got two steps before Rupert caught up and wrapped his arms around her from

me go! This has nothing to

twisting her wrists, but Rupert just pinned her arms with one hand,

would it do you to destroy her?" he said, voice low but firm. "Don't forget, you're about to start your fellowship. Are you just going to throw

Rupert dropped something

was the scarf he'd just taken from her

Untouched, still perfectly fine.

hadn't used it at

to Rupert's hand, which

were red and swollen, some

suddenly speechless,

was he always


it impossible to be angry at him, even when she

Sylvia stopped struggling.

her, and his gaze softened, becoming calm and

go home," he

clutched the scarf to her chest and walked out

there was a thud behind her, followed by Orson's

she really heard what was happening again, she realized they

wearing the back brace Another hit ike

Rupert,

was open, revealing a strong chest that seemed almost ghostly

his waist looked

pressed too tightly, as

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