Semua Bab A Whole New World: Bab 221 - Bab 230

JOE They said time healed everything, but the last few days had only sharpened the blade in my chest. I couldn’t sleep.... I was too consumed with one thing: Lucian. I’d had him followed since the day Jason was taken. I didn’t care if he noticed. Let him. This wasn’t about subtlety. It was abou

LUCIAN The road home was quiet, too quiet for a man with this much rage sitting on his chest. My hands gripped the steering wheel tighter than necessary, and the leather groaned under my fingers. I should’ve left Alex there. Should’ve let the water swallow him whole. But I didn’t. Instead,

He nodded again, this time slower. Listening. “No secrets, Asher. Secrets can hurt people. Secrets already hurt your mum once. Do you want to hurt her again?” “No,” Asher whispered, his voice shaking. “I don’t want to hurt her.” I let out a slow breath. “Good boy,” I said, brushing my hand lig

His lips trembled. “You think the worst of me,” he whispered. “But I care about you. I always have. I love you, Essence. I would never hurt you. Please… just give me one more chance.” I stepped back and folded my arms. “You want a chance?” I asked. He nodded weakly. “To do what? Finish the j

And I just went home. Not even 9 p.m. and I was back in my apartment, staring at the empty couch like it had answers. I sat there, kicked off my heels, and let out a sigh so dramatic I startled myself. "Why does it have to be so slow?" I groaned out loud. Then.... knock knock. I paused. That