~CELINE'S POV~
The silence felt very long between us. Caesar's simple question hung in the air, making me feel like my world was falling apart.
"Go back to bed, baby," I said, my voice barely steady. "Mama needs to talk to Mr. Hunter."
"But Mama…”
"Now, Caesar. Please."
Something in my tone must have scared him because he nodded quickly and padded back to his room. I waited until I heard his door close before I moved.
"Celine…” Hunter started.
"Don't." I held up a hand, already moving toward the dresser. "Just don't."
I yanked open the top drawer and grabbed our clothes, throwing them haphazardly into the small duffel bag I had brought when we first came here. My hands were shaking, but I couldn't stop.
I had to get us out of here. Now.
"What are you doing?" Hunter's voice was s
