Se connecterREVALevi and I arrived at my parents' house, and home always felt like a haven, no matter how old I got or how safe I felt anywhere else. There was just something about being at home that made everything feel right.Levi walked to my side after parking, carrying not only the bottle of whiskey we had brought but also the bouquets he had stopped to purchase for my mother and two aunts.The gesture alone made my heart flutter with affection; I appreciated how included my aunts were. He was the sweetest.The front door opened before we even knocked properly. And my mother appeared first with excitement written all over her face, followed by my father and one of my cousins peeking out from behind them.The house erupted in noise and movement as soon as we stepped inside. Hugs were exchanged first, followed by greetings layered on top of one another as everyone tried to speak at once.But Levi handled the chaos surprisingly well. I watched him greet my family with his calm confidence, hand
HUNTERI paced the length of the cell for what seemed like the hundredth time, restless energy coursing through me despite the pain in my ribs with each turn. They still hadn't healed properly, and every breath reminded me of Price's fists slamming into me and the humiliation of being laid out like some scum.The memory played over and over in my head until I couldn't tell the difference between rage and thought, and I clenched my jaw and continued to pace.My mother should have arrived more than an hour ago. She had promised to come as soon as she learned what had happened, and knowing her, she was already making calls to get me out.My lawyer said it was unlikely that I would be released because I got into more trouble after being released. But I wasn't concerned because I knew my mother would get me out. But the delay still irritated me, and sitting in this cell made every second feel longer.I had made it clear to my lawyer that I intended to sue Price for attacking me. I didn't c
REVA The next morning was easier, even though the memories of everything lingered beneath the surface. I was already at work and had just spoken with Levi, who needed to meet with his lawyer to proceed with the charges he was filing against Hunter.Following that, he was scheduled to meet with the police commissioner to discuss the officers who had been working with Hunter.We were also informed, prior to leaving the penthouse, that Hunter had been arrested. Hearing that gave me a sense of relief because it was clear that Hunter had no remorse for his actions. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to Danielle and attempted to blackmail her.Levi made it clear that he wanted Danielle committed.I also finally told Levi about Reed Starling's arrival at the hospital. Even now, the memory irritated me. Levi, like my mother, couldn't believe the audacity. It was unbelievable that after all these years, after everything, he thought he could just show up and expect me to gladly hear him out.Now
REVA I sat in the car and watched the events unfold through the windshield. Danielle's desperation looked unreal as I watched her fall to her knees and crawl through the dirt toward Levi, her hands clutching at his, her body trembling as she begged and cried.Even from a distance, I could see the desperation in her movements and how she clung to him as if he were the only possibility for her sanity. But still, with all that, I felt nothing for her. Just a slow, burning anger that settled deep within my chest.It wasn't just her that made me angry. But I was angry at myself, too, for allowing her into my space and for ignoring every instinct that told me something wasn't right with her. I had promised myself after Hunter and Nikolai that I'd never let anyone close enough to betray me again. Yet there I was, watching the consequences of that failure play out in the dirt just a few feet away. The sharp sound of a siren cut through my thoughts, pulling me back into the present. And I b
DANIELLEIt was over, and my head spun as I lowered myself onto the mattress before trying to convince myself that maybe I was wrong and it wasn't over. Perhaps they hadn't looked through my records, and Reva was simply guessing that I was hiding more.I clung to that thought desperately, repeating it in my mind. But something deep inside was not persuaded, no matter how loud the thought became, and the door to the room opened just then.Dr. Brooks walked in, concern washing over her face as she looked at me and took in the state I was in. She asked what was wrong, and the words rushed out of my mouth before she finished the question. I asked her the same question I asked the nurses: whether my records from New York would be visible here.Pushing myself off the bed, I grabbed her by her jacket, frustrated that she wasn't responding fast enough. She told me to calm down, taken aback by the action. But I couldn't. I needed to know, and I asked her again whether Levi was looking into my
REVALevi turned to me as soon as I walked into the room, and I realized I was right: he was angry again.He spoke before I could, asking if I could believe Hunter had dug up Danielle's information with the help of the police and used it to blackmail her.I asked what information he was referring to, and my question came out sharper than I had intended. I also realized my reaction lacked the concern it should have. But I couldn't help but think about everything I'd just discovered, drowning out everything else.I could no longer see Danielle as a victim, only as a manipulative, sick bitch who nearly destroyed Levi's life—our lives. She responded before Levi could, her voice trembling as she explained that she had been homeless in New York.She began crying as she explained that she had told Levi her ex-husband had taken everything, but she had never told him she didn't even have a place to live. She claimed she was ashamed, and Hunter discovered the truth and threatened to expose her
REVA“Ready?" Levi asked from the doorway, and I turned away from the mirror while fixing the hem of my sweater. We were about to go out for lunch and then hit the slopes, much to Matt and Levi's delight. I had never skied before, and I was nervous, but there was something exciting about it, like
REVALevi stood there, his skis propped haphazardly against a tree and his jacket unzipped, while his gaze fixed on me with an intensity that made my breath catch all over again. “Levi-" I spoke again, my voice trembling as I looked into his dark, hungry eyes, as if he could see right through the
REVA A scream tore out of me as Nikolai's fingers clamped around my throat, but Nikki's voice echoed behind us before the sound had even fully left my lips. He released me instantly, stepping back like he’d been burned, just as Nikki rushed forward, eyes wide. “Are you okay?” I kept my eyes
LEVI I stumbled toward the ship’s railings, the night air hitting my face sharply enough to jolt me but not nearly enough to clear the chaos inside my head. The noise from the party faded behind me, muffled into a distant hum as I gripped the railing hard enough for my knuckles to ache. I was on







