Chapter Forty-Six
I walked out of Stefan’s office, my chest heavy, and my thoughts in turmoil. The conversation we had just shared had shaken me more than I cared to admit. There was something about the way he spoke, so assured and confident, that left me feeling like a puppet in his hands. I hated it, but more than that, I feared it.
With every step I took through the sleek hallways of his office building, I couldn’t shake the feeling that Stefan wasn’t just manipulating me—he was trying to own me in a way that went beyond anything I had ever experienced. It wasn’t just about the baby anymore, or the contract he had forced upon me; it was about something deeper, something darker.
His words echoed in my mind: I need to control your mind. The chill that ran down my spine at the mere thought of it was unbearable. How had things gotten so out of control?
I needed space, I needed air, something to clear my mind before I completely broke under the weight of the life Stefan was trying to fo
