Chapter 70

Jaden

With shaky hands, I reached for the rusty latch and pulled it closed behind me. My heart raced, my breath shallow, as I descended into the dark tunnels below the pack. Each step felt heavier than the last as I made my way to the secluded spot where I could finally catch my breath. Tears welled up in my eyes, and I immediately wiped them away before lighting a cigarette. I took a deep drag, feeling the smoke fill my lungs and calm my nerves. I reminded myself that I had made the right decision - to protect her at all costs.

As I stared at the note in my hands, my fingers shook. Felicity’s ultimatum echoed through my mind: choose me or lose her forever. I swept a hand through my hair, feeling the tension building inside me. I had to find a way to deal with Felicity before I could even think about winning back my little pumpkin. She had warned me that she was planning something, and I couldn’t risk Stacey getting caught in the crossfire. Letting her go was the smartest decision, but