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My cock only wants to be in one hole.

Unfortunately for me, it belongs to the woman who betrayed me, who has lied to me at every turn.

Yet, she’s the only one who plagues my mind.

Another text pops up from Conan.

C

I’m busy tonight. I promised Scarlett a night to remember in the woods ;)

Fuck it. Looks like I’m getting drunk tonight. At least then I can stop the swirling thoughts in my head.

Chapter 69

CHARLOTTE

My eyes burn, the weight of exhaustion dragging me under.

I don’t deserve sleep. Not the peaceful kind, anyway.

I should be planning my escape. Calculating every step. But right now?

Nothing.

No plan. No exit. Just silence pressing in.

I heard Declan half an hour ago, doors slamming, boots storming. He’s close. Probably asleep in the next room. I’d be a fool to think there aren’t guards stationed nearby, fingers itching on triggers.

They don’t trust me. None of them do. Not after what happened with Conan.

I’m boxed in.

I need to reach Drago. I need to know my little girl is okay.

The thought alone almost breaks me. I clutch the pillow tighter, as if it can anchor me to something soft in this place that’s all sharp corners and locked doors.

Tomorrow. Tomorrow is a new day.

Maybe Declan will be less furious. Or, Enzo will show up for the notepad.

I always find a way. I’ve survived this long. I can keep going.

As my eyes flutter shut, I can't tell which is worse—my reality or the things that chase me through sleep.

Chapter 70

DECLAN

Song, Sleepyhead, Jutes.

Ileap out of bed the second her screams tear through the wall.

Agony. Pure, bloodcurdling agony.

I don’t think, I don’t even breathe, I just move.

Still in nothing but my boxers and a black t-shirt, I sprint across the hall and shove her door open.

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