A man bellowed in rage behind us.
Victims of Owen's wrongdoing had long formed their own alliance. It wasn't surprising that he knew Steven.
But what did he mean by "hide"?
Steven's gaze darkened with anguish. I feared he'd abandon me here to die, but instead he pulled me closer and said, "Until she settles her debt to me, anyone who lays a hand on her dies."
Given his clout in Nordia, his word was law.
Steven's men stormed the garage, enforcing his threat. Amidst ear-splitting shrieks and cries for mercy, he whisked me away.
I expected a hotel, but Steven took me home, the one we once shared.
We'd picked out the walls and every tile together. Yet after renovation, I'd barely set foot inside before being imprisoned.
I never imagined Steven would still keep this small apartment, let
