Chapter 20 - I'm Sorry

KNOX

I’m staring out the window in my office, but all I’m seeing is that sixteen-year-old girl who made a promise to me. I’ve tried not thinking about it over the last few years. Even though I’ve kept eyes on Aria since I found her again, doesn’t mean that I was in any position to bring her back into my life. I wanted her far away from this life, but now, it’s too late. I know I could have continued to stay away, let her live her life, but I am tired of trying to be the good guy. That guy has been gone for a long time, and now it’s time to take what is owed to me, it’s time to cash in on that promise made all those years ago.

A knock on the door disturbs my thoughts, “Come in.” I call out, sounding a little surly.

I already know that it’s Aria, because Merk and Jor will just open the door after they knock. There is a brief silence as I continue to stare out the window, my hands behind my back. I can feel her eyes burning a hole in my back as she looks me over. Yeah, I k