Katherine’s POV I blinked rapidly, trying to process what he just said. “What did you just say?” I asked, staring at him like he’d just ripped a part of me away. “I want to terminate the contract,” he repeated, walking slowly around the room like he couldn’t stand still. “Obviously, you don’t want to be in this contract marriage with me,” Andrew blurted, his tone flat. “And it’s selfish of me to force you to stay—especially when the world I’m involved in is dangerous for you.” I scoffed. “Are you seriously saying this right now? After everything that’s happened?” I didn’t care if his world was dangerous—right now, the only thing more dangerous would be leaving him. “Yes. I’m serious.” Andrew stared at me, his expression unreadable, his eyes void of emotion. That's what I hated mos

