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.”

words made it clear to her; she was ensnared in his web. The weight of what he could

weakening, she reached for Zayden, her voice barely

Please, don’t spill my secrets to

brushed his fingers over her cheek, locking his

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

washed over Sadie momentarily,

first, prove you’re with me,”

everything you

was a chuckle, taking another puff from his cigar and letting

in her stomach, trying to read the enigma

minutes stretched, she recalled everything he had done so far, and, mustering courage, decided to play her cards. With a sultry smile, she traced her fingers up his arm, ending at his

was about to ask Sadie to bug Holden’s study. Yet, he hadn’t seen this brazen move coming. Their faces were mere inches apart, and a heady mix of cigar smoke and her

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