Ava's POV "You promised me," I said, my voice shaking as I fixed Jackson. His stormy gaze swung between shame and rebellion, the weight of his secrets choking the area between us."Ava, I didn't have a choice," he continued, his tone defensive but somewhat regretful. The only way I knew how to keep you safe was via." Safe?" My chuckle pierced through the heated air hollowly. "You deceived me! You let me know I could believe you, and now... now I find out you have been working with Victor all along?"His silence scathing, his jaw clenched."Say something!" I insisted, the tears about to flow over. Between the affection I still felt and the treachery I couldn't ignore, my heart was a warzone.Finally coming closer, he added, "It wasn't like that." I moved back automatically, the pain in his eyes reflecting mine. "Victor had clout. He made threats against your life, Ava. I did what I needed to do to guard you."Protect me!" I said, my voice cracking. "Based on what you feed him? Leadin
Last Updated : 2024-12-16 Read more