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."

my hand

tears wouldn't stop falling, my voice choking up. "Ethan, I want Zach and also you. How are we supposed to go on

too. "Evelyn, I'm sorry... Maybe

to let go. "Please, don't put yourself in danger again, okay?

I love you. I'll

slowly pulled away, turning and fading into the darkness. All that was left were his parting words. "We'll find each other again in

the floor, tears streaming

Come on, let's go check on Vivian and see what's going

was still in their hands. I

and when we got inside, there was Vivian-tied

"I swear I don't know anything. My dad... he doesn't care about me. You know that! He

story. Do you think playing the victim's going to make me go easy on you? Here's the deal—unless Murphy lets

to let Zachary go. But you've got to let me go first. How else am I supposed to talk to

"Nice try. Once Zach's back with me, only then will you be fine. Until then, you're staying right where