Alexander sat in the backseat of the sleek black car, his eyes fixed on the sprawling countryside as it sped past. The manor, with all its secrets and shadows, was now miles behind him, yet it lingered in his thoughts like a ghost. The drive back to the city felt longer than usual, the weight of his decision pressing down on him.
Leaving Amara behind had been harder than he’d anticipated. The days spent with her at the manor had brought them closer in ways he hadn’t expected, and the connection between them had grown undeniable. Yet, duty called. His business in the city was demanding his attention, and he couldn’t afford to ignore it any longer.
As the car approached the glittering skyline of the city, Alexander tried to push thoughts of Amara out of his mind. He needed to focus on the
