Chapter 107

They stood there, locked in a fierce staredown, Sarah's eyes beginning to well up with tears. She was exhausted, emotionally and physically drained from the ordeal. Griffin's grip on her arms tightened, but he didn't seem to notice the tears streaming down her face.

Without a word, he reached up and gently wiped away her tears, his fingers tracing the contours of her face. Sarah's eyes fluttered closed, and for a moment, she felt a spark of hope. Maybe, just maybe, Griffin truly did care for her.

But when she opened her eyes and met his gaze, she saw something there that made her heart sink. It was a mixture of possessiveness and obsession, a look that seemed to say he would stop at nothing to keep her by his side.

"Sarah, listen to me," Griffin said, his voice low and husky. "I know you think I'm crazy that I've done all this for revenge. But the truth is, I've done it all for you. I love you, Sarah. I love you more than Nicholas ever could."

Sarah's eyes flashed with anger, and she