Zayden had Sadie cornered, knowing all there was to know.

A cold dread enveloped Sadie. She tightened her grip on the armrest, but the shiver was unyielding, making her tremble from head to toe.

Zayden’s soft laugh broke through, and he leaned in, trying to comfort her.

“Don’t worry too much; I’ve got it covered. I’ve sent someone to handle the details.”

Sadie sat rigidly as he shifted closer, his voice taking on a gentle persuasion.

“Forget the past and be the Sadie I want by my side.

With me around, these Little ghosts won’t haunt you.”

clear to her; she was ensnared in his web. The weight of what he could disclose to Holden pressed on her, and she

for Zayden, her voice

spill my secrets to Holden. I can’t

his fingers over her cheek, locking

promise. Just play by my rules. Haven’t I kept your secrets

momentarily, but Zayden wasn’t

prove you’re with

“I’ve done everything

response was a chuckle, taking another puff from his cigar

a tightening knot in her stomach, trying to read the

she recalled everything he had done so far, and, mustering courage, decided to play her cards. With a sultry smile, she traced her

Their faces were mere inches apart, and a

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