Rewriting My Heart's Fate

"Zach? What happened to him?" My eyes were blazing with anger, and my chest felt like it was about to explode.

Ethan shook his head, his voice thick with emotion. "Don't worry. He's fine.

Murphy and the others treated him decently, and so far, he hasn't had to deal with anything tough."

I breathed a sigh of relief. "If Zach's fine, then why are you following me? What are you doing here?"

Ethan gave me a sad look and mumbled, "I knew it was you the moment I saw you at the gala. I could tell you were faking being a reporter to get in. I've been worried about you. Those people aren't who they seem to be."

He shook his head with a heavy heart. "They come off all nice and generous, but no one knows how much dirty stuff they've done behind closed doors. I was afraid they might go after you, so I've been following you."

My tears began to fall. "Ethan, you..."

He gave a dry laugh. "Evelyn, I'll figure something out with Zach. I swear, I'll get him back to you safely."

held my hand

up. "Ethan, I want Zach and also you. How are we supposed to go on

too. "Evelyn, I'm sorry... Maybe we're just not meant to

like he never wanted to let go. "Please, don't put yourself in danger again, okay? Let me hold you like this for

murmuring, "Evelyn, I love you. I'll always love you, but we can

and fading into the darkness. All that was left were his

collapsed to the floor, tears streaming down

grabbing my shoulders. "Don't cry, Evelyn. It's not over yet. Come on, let's go check on Vivian and see what's going on over

wiped my tears and nodded. I couldn't let my emotions get the best of me. Zachary was still in their hands. I needed to figure out

we got inside, there was Vivian-tied to a chair, looking pale and

dad... he doesn't care about me. You know that! He wouldn't even shed a tear

think playing the victim's going to

Zachary go. But

then will you be fine. Until then, you're staying right where