Chapter 8“I can't believe this,” Addie sobbed, staring down the road through tear-veiled eyes at a small house tucked into a little valley about a mile south of Colorado Springs. The town remained visible, as the property had a bit of elevation, but the snug little cabin still had plenty of elbow room.
“What do you mean? I've told you all along this was how it would be, Addie. I've never lied to you.”
“You also promised you wouldn't take things so far.”
Jesse's pale cheeks colored. “I didn't mean to do that. I lost control. I'm really…”
“Don't you dare say you're sorry, Jesse West. Don't you dare,” Addie hissed. “I will not be one of your regrets.”
Jesse stopped his forward motion and turned towards Addie. They were both on foot at this point, Mercury ambling along beside them. “Never
