Ximena (Valentina)
Two months have passed since I first walked into Radiance, Jacob’s club. I still don’t fully trust him, but I can’t deny the way he makes me feel. Every morning, he picks me up, we share meals, and then he drives me back to my hotel—where I’ve been staying for far too long, but that will change this week. I’m finally ready to leave. I keep telling myself I’ll be okay, that it’s the right thing to do, but I’m not sure anymore.
I know Jacob’s hiding something from me, but I can’t bring myself to ask. Maybe it’s better that way. I’m hiding more than just my past from him—something that keeps me up at night, the thought of what might happen if he knew the truth. Would he even look at me the same? Would he still want me around, or would he push me away like everyone else ha
