Chapter 32

The party ended quickly after that. Alden left after one drink and, afterwards, since the apparent draw of the evening was gone, all

of the rest of the guests began to filter out as well.

As I watched them all leave none saying a word to me, though they certainly looked me – I wondered about the point of this

party.

Why had Kent wanted to introduce me to my father in front of all

of these people, instead of in private? It certainly hadn’t been a party to celebrate me. Instead, it was more like a proof of life. Kent was demonstrating to the world that I exist – and that I’m in his

power.

I stare down at the diamond on my finger, twisting the ring back

and forth, seeing how it catches the light. Even though I’ve

changed and into a pair of leggings and a super soft sweater-

honestly, how do these clothes keep showing up in my room? – I

have the heart to take

so beautiful. I’ve rarely had anything really pretty in my life

away, I can sell this

Kent

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that,

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had kind of hoped he would be my ticket out of the Lippert house, maybe

pawn in Alden’s world as Kent’s. And after seeing his crazy mood swings, I’m not sure Alden would be a better choice. Kent can be cruel, but at least he’s always

hear a huge thump and a groan. What

at the door, expecting it to

But nothing.

the

know, I run to the door and

gasp at the

hallway, groaning,

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my god!” I say, looking either way down the

one’s there.

fall to my knees beside him, reaching out to quickly feel for å puise at

I say, “are

Fine.” He says,

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