"Then that’s settled. Tomorrow night, let’s pack nothing and just head out," he whispered to me softly, making a promise to take me away with him.Before I could say anything more, Rowan had already left me alone in my bedroom. My heart was still racing as I sank onto the bed and buried my face in my hands. I wasn’t sure if I was walking into another trap, but my mind felt so willing to let him take me wherever he wanted. That was how much I wanted to be with him, even though I wasn’t sure if I was ready to deal with heartbreak and the danger that might follow....The mansion shrunk smaller and smaller behind us in the rearview mirror until it was completely swallowed up by the trees. I sat in the passenger seat, staring out the window while Rowan drove. His hands were steady on the wheel, his gaze fixed ahead. For once, in a very long time, he seemed at peace."Can’t you tell me where we’re going?" I asked after a moment of silence."You’ll see soon enough," he replied simply.I dec
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