The city lights outside the penthouse glittered like distant stars, mocking the turmoil inside Amelia’s heart. She sat on the edge of the bed, her mind racing as she tried to keep her hands from shaking. Harrison’s words from their last confrontation echoed in her mind, his fury, his promise of retribution. She had seen his dark side before, but never like this. This was a side of him that could destroy her if she didn’t act now.
She had made up her mind: she had to leave. Not just for her own safety but for her sanity. Every moment she stayed, she felt herself slipping further into a dangerous game she no longer wanted to play. It was time to reclaim her life, even if it meant walking away from the man she loved.
Amelia glanced at the clock. It was past midnight. Harrison was out, proba
