Chapter 21
A Dangerous Line
Mary’s POV
The city stretched before me, a sea of glowing lights against the dark sky, but I didn’t see any of it.
I stood by the window of my bedroom, arms crossed, fingers gripping my sleeves as if I could hold myself together. The glass was cold beneath my fingertips, but it wasn’t enough to ground me.
I had spent my whole life knowing men like Andrew and Elijah existed, but never once did I think I would be caught between them.
Yet here I was.
And I was starting to feel like a pawn in a game I didn’t understand.
My father had called me yesterday, his voice tight with hesitation. Elijah needed an answer. Three days.
Three days before what? Before he made good on his threats? Before Andrew found out and decided to handle the situation the only way he
