CHAPTER TWENTY THREEI glance at my phone and see the message from Hardin, curt and commanding as always: “Be home immediately.”I let out a sigh and turn to Cassie, using it as my perfect excuse to escape. “He… wants me back at the house,” I tell her, shrugging as if it’s no big deal. “I better go.”Her eyes widen, a mix of tease and playful protest, but I ignore it. “I’ll see you soon,” I add, giving her a quick smile before moving toward the door.The chauffeur is already there, helping me load my bags with meticulous care. I cradle Snow in my arms, his tiny paws kneading against my chest, and for a moment, I let myself linger, feeling the weight of leaving my home.The car door opens, and I pause, taking a long, steadying breath. My gaze sweeps over the house one last time: the familiar driveway, the garden blooming with colors, the windows where sunlight used to dance in the mornings. This is my sanctuary, my freedom, my space. And yet, today, it feels like I’m le
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