Chapter 38 IRIS POV The next day everyone was busy getting ready for the ball. The air was filled with excitement and I hadn’t seen Eric yet. I wanted to tell him what I decided because if I was going to run away with him it had to be tomorrow. After the ball. I would tell Diane after I knew we were in a safe location. I hated the idea that I was going to have to leave her behind. When I found myself overthinking everything I thought about how Eric waited for me even when he thought I was dead. He loved me and what happened last night was all I needed to make me realize I wanted to be with him. I wouldn’t let Lucas control my heart anymore. Lucas. His name sent a shock wave through me when I realized I would see him tonight. I would have to dance with him again. The thought of his hands

