LOGINIsabella Rodriguez is desperate—bills piling up, her mother sick, and her job on the line. One reckless night with a dangerous stranger, Adrian Knight, gives her the money she needs, but leaves her with a secret she can’t undo. Four years later, she’s built a quiet life with her son, until Adrian finds her. Powerful, ruthless, and determined, he wants the child he once rejected. Now Isabella must protect her family while navigating a man who terrifies her and ignites feelings she never expected. Can she resist him or will falling for Adrian cost her everything?
View MoreCHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIXADRIAN’S POVONE YEAR LATER A lot had changed in a year. Isabella and I were finally in a better place after lots and lots of therapy. We were now boyfriend and girlfriend, and with the label on our relationship, it was easier to navigate it.Isabella had gotten her GED and got into a college not too far from where we lived. Therapy had helped her manage the aftermath of everything that happened to her. She had nightmares a few nights but they weren’t as frequent as before.Theo also did some therapy. We had been so focused on other things that we hadn’t noticed how much everything that happened affected him. He developed separation anxiety after being away from Isabella and me so much.At first we couldn’t figure out what was wrong. Some days he would throw a tantrum when it was time to go to school, or he wouldn’t go to sleep unless one of us was holding him. He finally admitted that he was afraid he wouldn’t see us again and that was when we put
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVEISABELLA’S POVFour weeks had passed since Nathaniel died. The first two weeks, I had nightmares every night. Those ended with me being the one shot and not Nathaniel. I also had to deal with the aftermath of getting my memories back. The doctor said that when Nathaniel had thrown me to the wall, it may have triggered something in my brain that made me regain my memories. By the third week, the nightmares were less frequent. I had pushed Adrian away but he stayed with me for a whole week. He helped me time my nightmares and helped me get over them quickly when I woke up panicking.I was also taking a lot of meds to help with my headaches and anxiety. By the fourth week, I’d started to feel a little bit normal. I didn’t think anyone in my position would ever go back to feeling normal but I was having a bit of normalcy in my life. I didn’t have to worry about Dominic or Nathaniel coming after me again.Since Nathaniel was dead, the case was closed.
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOURISABELLA’S POVI wanted nothing more than to let Adrian come home with me and hold me until I fell asleep but I wanted to want him less. I wanted to learn how to be okay on my own without waiting for him to make me feel better.“Are you sure you’re okay? You don’t need Adrian to be with you?” Detective Jones asked.“No.” I shook my head. “I’m going to be fine. I just need a shower and then I’ll get to sleep.”“Okay. If you need anything, call me. Two officers are also right outside your door.”“Is that necessary? Nathaniel’s not going to do anything to me again, is he?”“No. It’s just a precaution. Don’t worry about it.”“Okay.”“I’ll see you tomorrow.”I got out of the car and went into my apartment building. There were two officers waiting there for me.“We’re right outside here if you need anything.” One of them said. “Thank you.”“I’m officer miller and this is officer grant.” He introduced them.“Isabella.”“We’re going to stay here until we r
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THREEADRIAN’S POVAfter Isabella’s breakdown inside the courtroom, there was a small break. I sat down with her until the break was over and we returned to the courtroom.The rest of the trial went without any interruptions. I wanted to sit with Isabella but the court wouldn’t allow it.The prosecutors called more witnesses to the stand. Isabella’s doctor was one of the witnesses. He spoke about her injuries, the brain trauma, and the amnesia that followed.He explained that her memory loss did not mean that what she remembered was false or inaccurate. The defense tried to argue but the doctor brought out the facts and evidence.The police officers also testified. They explained what had happened during the pursuit. The video evidence was shown right there. I kept glancing at Isabella to make sure she was okay.The forensic investigator also testified. Isabella’s account of the event matched the evidence they found on the scene. There was no way Isabell
CHAPTER FIFTYADRIAN’S POVI originally didn’t plan to come with my mum to see Theo and Isabella. After much convincing from her, I finally caved in. My original plan was to go to therapy and get better as much as I could before I got back in contact with Isabella and Theo.I also didn’t plan to as
CHAPTER FORTY-TWOADRIAN’S POVAfter leaving my mum's house, I went straight to the office. There was still no update about the men who attacked me. Truth be told, I was still shocked about what happened. I’d never been bruised like that before. I rarely got into fights, even when I needed to. My m
CHAPTER FORTYISABELLA’S POVI woke up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. I almost wanted to check on Theo but I remembered he went with Adrian to his mum's house. I picked up my phone and texted Adrian unconsciously. I had a feeling Theo woke up and cried.“Is he asleep?” I asked. I
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE ADRIAN’S POVI knew I had fucked up by letting Isabella see me in that state. She already had her doubts about me and I went and solidified that. It wasn’t my fault she had been where she wasn’t supposed to be. I should have told her from the start that that floor was off-limit






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