Chapter 6

Arabella's POV

At that moment, I realized that my survival hinged on making a choice.

The options lay before me, each one carrying its own set of risks and uncertainties. If I chose to trust Max and stay, I would have to rely on him to navigate this dangerous situation.

If Max was lying, I would be no worse off than if I had jumped out the window. But if he was telling the truth, if he could offer me a chance to escape this nightmare, then I had to take it.

There was no denying that he had deceived me, but perhaps his warning had been genuine. On the other hand, if I attempted to escape through the window, I would be risking an encounter with Alpha Nick's men and jeopardizing any chance of finding a way out.

My mind raced, weighing the possibilities and their potential outcomes. Could he truly be my ally? Was it worth the risk to place my trust in him once more?

I took a deep breath, centering myself amidst the chaos of my thoughts. The adrenaline coursing through my veins made it