Is it worth it?’ Owen had asked himself the same question

In the end, his answer was: Yes, it was worth it.

He loved Hailey and was willing to sacrifice everything for her, even his life.

Whoever falls in love first is the loser–that’s something Owen had already accepted. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have done everything he could to keep her by his side.

Owen didn’t answer aloud, but internally, he had settled that question in his mind.

“What do you want?” Alice’s voice cut through the air,

She had been locked away for so long, and now that she was free, she held nothing, ban hatred for them, Levenge was dif fueled her.

What did Alice want from him–his life? Owen didn’t care, but there was one thing he would not let wayen Wiley &fex,

here.

He had to find a way to get her out of here safely.

“What do I want?” Alice sneered, swinging the baseball bat in her hand as she approached Owen.

With a swift motion, she raised the bat and slammed it into Owen’s back.

Owen let out a grunt of pain, his head bowing slightly as he tightened his arms around Hailey.

“Owen, oh Owen, you really are ruined by a woman. You’d throw your life away for Hailey, Alice mocked. I see you’re going to die for her, aren’t you?”

Owen said nothing, merely holding Hailey tighter, keeping her hidden within his arms to shield her from harm

Seeing him ignore her, Alice’s eyes burned with fury. With a forceful swing, she hit him again.

Owen didn’t fight back. He silently endured the blows, beads of sweat dripping down his forehead.

“Owen…” Hailey whispered, her eyes fluttering open.

Her eyes immediately filled with tears.

Owen was slumped over her, pale and covered in sweat, the pain in his expression hidden as he cradled her. She had never seen him so weak before.

voice breaking as she wept.

Owen didn’t respond.

had no strength left.

“Since t I’ll give you both a chance. I’ve spread gasoline all around here, and there are barrels of it everywhere.

this place will go up in flames. But here’s the deal–I’ll let one of you go. You two can figure it

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her gaze, his eyes

seemed to silently agree on

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spirit. If anyone I knew were in danger, I would save them too. But at this point, I don’t think I need to throw my life away

but it seemed like when death was

head hung low in

I’m the one who will walk away alive.

Alice chuckled.

walked

lunged at Alice from

and pinning Alice to the ground, wrenching the baseball bat from her hands

pocket, pulling out

beneath him, veins bulging

with one hand, using the other to

breath, her head pounding with pain. But now wasn’t the time

was done, Hailey exhaled in relief, though her face was still etched with pain as

bleeding had stopped, but the blood had clotted, and the area felt stiff to the touch.

of you to die horribly!” Alice screamed, still lying on the ground, her voice full

slapped Alice

with rage, her eyes burning

in the mental hospital had nearly driven Alice mad, even if she had once been sane. Her mental state had long been hanging on by a

Hailey said coldly, her voice sharp. “Don’t act innocent. You’re not innocent at all. Everything that’s happened to

eyes filled with venom. “I didn’t do anything wrong. The only mistake I made was not killing you when I had the chance. Hailey, you’re lucky you’re still alive. If I could go

Hailey sighed softly, just as the sound of police

Hailey’s chest finally lifted. She looked at Owen and whispered, “Are

but he shook

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