“I’m here,” I slowly looped my purse strap over my shoulder, stepped out of the SUV and closed the door. I looked around, surveying the area. Should I run? This might be the perfect opportunity. This might be the only opportunity. Someone had let me off the property with the wrong person, a sister who didn’t know I was Azriel’s prisoner. I looked in the van and saw the sleeping baby and the game-playing tot. I chewed my cheek. “Where’s Tess? It’s quiet,” he asked. “She’s uh--- driving.” “I’ll be there as soon as possible. Remember my rules. Yeah? Remind her not to stop anywhere. Go directly to my uncle’s house. It’s not safe for you to be out there unguarded.” “Kay,” I frowned. “You’re still wearing the ring?” I looked down at it, “Uh huh.” I could see his sister at

