When Tracy returned to Crestview Apartments, her first act was changing the passcode lock—though it was just hollow reassurance. That lock wouldn't stand a chance against Gordon if he wanted in.
The apartment stood deathly quiet, the emptiness pressing in on her.
Tracy's stomach dropped. Had Gordon actually followed through on his threat and taken Elliot away?
She tore through every room, searching desperately, but Elliot's usual spots remained vacant.
Worry clawed at her throat—until she remembered Elliot's stubborn streak. That boy would never leave unless it was his choice.
She forced herself to breathe. Maybe this was for the best. Gordon Hayworth—a titan who could move mountains with a snap of his fingers—would give Elliot every advantage life could offer.
Their relationship had
