24. A new home

I swiped the card over the lock and the door opened while I stepped into the apartment.

Everything still felt like a dream.

My new place looked so much better than I'd expected after making the decision so fast, Oliver would be shocked to know I'm long gone.

"I'll let you get your own place but the contract still stands," he had said only last night. I still remember the shock I felt from hearing it.

I thought it was a joke at first but I've known Oliver long enough to know he doesn't bluff once he's made up his mind. I move around the suite, enjoying the feel of my own space.

He didn't let me off without a strong warning though and it still resounded in my mind even now.

"But if anything happens to you, Becca, I swear to God that's it for you. You must never again mention a word about seeking to leave. I've told you already that I'm the only one who can protect you-"

Yadda yadda yadda.

To hell with that. So long as he doesn't sabotage me by setting me up somehow, he'd be surpr