Venessa’s POV
After a hearty meal at the restaurant in town, I returned to my bedroom. The room felt too quiet as I stretched out on the bed, staring at the ceiling, my thoughts spiraling toward what lay ahead. Whatever was coming next, I knew one thing for certain the fire I had seen in Denzel’s eyes hadn’t faded. It was still there. He was still mine, even if neither of us dared say it out loud.
I only hoped that when my time here was over, he would be strong enough to let go.
I had a single purpose now: expose Jalisa and save Denzel’s life. Everything else my feelings, my pain, my longing had to come second. I would focus on that goal with everything I had.
“Tomorrow, we eavesdrop on Jalisa’s plans in her office,” I said firmly.
That office was where I had first uncovered her true
