The Surrogate Revenge
I turned toward the door, but something made me stop.
I looked back at her. For eighteen years, I had searched for the girl I remembered.
I had finally found her, but she was carrying another name and another life. I couldn't make her remember me. I couldn't force her to accept Elara. All I could do was give her the time she needed and keep the promise I had made all those years ago.
I rested my hand against the door and met her eyes one last time. She might not remember the boy who had promised to find her, but I remembered everything. And if she wanted to uncover the truth about Adrian, I would help her do it without taking control away from her.
“Heather,” I said softly, “whatever happens