Chapter 24.

Teagan POV.

Waking in strong warm arms, the steady rise and fall of a chest against my back. I know where I am. What we did, what I let happen, what I wanted to happen. This is getting out of control.

I stiffen as he tightens his hold on me. This was a huge fucking mistake. Then I remember why I’m doing this. But is it worth it? Sarah died, the amount of people that will die because of me. I can’t be responsible. I refuse to be responsible for the deaths of people, regardless of if they deserve it or not.

I wiggle free of his hold and leave the bed, not looking at him in any way. I walk to the door and open it and see Marco. He looks at me; I ignore the look of pity in his eyes. Why is he looking at me like that?

I walk to the bedroom that has been given to me. I open the door and close it behind me. I pace deep in thought, my hands in my hair. This needs to end. The man in my house said the boss wants to see me. This boss, whoever he is, is sending a message to rile up Antonio and hi