"I’m done playing their games," I murmured, setting the phone down beside me.
When I leaned back against the pillows, determination settled fully into my chest. Isabel and Alex had made their choices. Now, they could deal with the consequences.
My future was no longer tied to their chaos. It lay elsewhere, in a bond that was beginning to feel like strength instead of burden.
Let them figure out their mess. I had my own path to follow.
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(Alex's POV)
The city lights twinkled mockingly through my office window. Somewhere in that sea of lights stood Aurora's apartment building.
My fingers trembled as I brought the cigarette to my lips, the ember burning dangerously close to my skin.
I didn't feel it. All I could see was Marcus and Aurora.
The visions hit me like physic
