Chapter 188

Maybe there’s still hope for us after all.

Bianca’s colorful language fills the air as Damian pins her. Soren hauls me to my feet as soon as Damian secures Bianca, his strong hands gripping my arms. His gaze rakes over me, searching for injuries.

“I’m sorry,” I blurt out. “I never meant for any of this to happen. I was just trying to-”

“Aubrey.” He cuts me off, voice strained. “Just…be quiet for a minute, okay? Please. Just let me wrap my head around having you back, we don’t need to go there right now.”

I snap my mouth shut, nodding mutely. Soren’s eyes squeeze closed for a long moment, his Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallows hard. When he opens them again, they’re bright with unshed tears and he crushes me against his chest.

“I’m so damn glad you’re alright,” he whispers hoarsely. “I thought…” He trails off, shaking his head as if he can’t even voice the possibility.

His hands gentle on my arms, thumbs rubbing soothing circles into my skin. The tender gesture makes my heart ache. I long to throw myself into his arms and hug him back but I remain still and stiff in his arms. I want to beg his forgiveness, but I force myself to remain still. To give him space to process.

Soren guides me toward the waiting car, opening the

door and easing me down onto the seat. I watch

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roughly binds Bianca’s wrists and ankles with zip ties before carelessly shoving her into the trunk.

vicious, vindictive part of me thinks she deserves worse after what

passenger seat

climbs into the driver’s seat, starting the engine. Damian

is alive?” I ask, and Soren

has been worried sick about you, but they are alive.”

fluttering shut. They’re okay.

between us. I can’t help but wonder if our relationship will be as lucky. If we can

way again, after the secrets

him and then leans back in through the door. “You won’t run,” he tells me, and I hastily shake my head. He nods once shutting the door, and Damian

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