Chapter Thirty Amalie clutched the doorframe as if it was the only thing that could hold her up. Tears welled in her eyes. Tyson’s words surrounded her, filling her with regret. Regret for everything she’d done, for the life she’d chosen. Not the Hood. She’d never regret that. But for choosing not to allow Tyson or Elayne to go through the mission with her. For deciding it was better to be alone than to put them in danger. They were in danger regardless if they were with her. She just hadn’t seen it at the time. She couldn’t look away, couldn’t turn back into the room as Tyson bent his head to kiss El’s soft curls. He whispered something she couldn’t hear. Everything inside her wanted to be part of their moment, to belong with them. She’d lied to Tyson when she claimed her love for hi

