Michael’s POVDonovan and I had never had to do anything forbidden except for the kiss. I had always been the one stopping us, because I still can’t get Marietta off my mind.Lately, my mind has been so messed up that I can’t even think of the politics coming right in front of me.“Boss,” Donovan called, but I was so lost in thought.“Michael,” he reached out, placing a kiss on my lips.I jolted out of my thoughts, pushing Donovan off quickly. I’ve been meaning to talk to him about this stuff going on between us, and I feel now is the time. “Donovan–”“Marietta escaped,” he cut in.For a moment, I thought I had heard wrongly. I turned towards Donovan before saying. “Are you sure about what you are saying?”“Yes,” Donovan answered, his eyes lingering on mine. “Who saved her? I mean, how did she escape?” I stuttered, staring at Donovan right back.I clenched my fists, fear tightening in my chest as my heart raced.“A young man named Aiden Hale saved her,” someone said.“Aiden Hale?”
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