The car merges smoothly into traffic.Night falls. The city lights begin to glitter.We leave that world of violence and possession behind.I watch in the rearview mirror as Damien's figure gets smaller and smaller, until it disappears into the darkness.I let out a long breath. I feel lighter than I have in years."How do you feel?" Julian asks, his eyes on the road."Free," I answer. "For the first time, truly free."A small smile plays on his lips. Even in the dim light of the car, I can see the tenderness in his eyes."You were brave back there," he says."I just told the truth.""Not everyone has the courage to do that." Julian glances at me. "That wasn't an ending back there, Isabella," he says, his voice low. "That was a declaration of war. And you just handed me the sword."We stop at a red light. Julian turns to me. His eyes hold a new depth."Isabella.""Hmm?""You said you loved me."My heart starts to pound. "I did.""Did you say it to hurt him, or…""Or what?""Or did you
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