ier. Adrian didn't speak. He didn't even glance in my direction. He stared out the window like the world outside was far more interesting than

It wasn't a home. It was a fortress. Tall walls, sharp lines, dark windows, and guards positioned in places where they tried not to l

ow him. And I did follow, because I had no idea what would happen if I didn't. A staff member opened the door for

handeliers that probably cost more than my house. A line of staff stood wa

l," one of the

nd borrowed. I didn't correct

f I was keeping up. When he finally stopped in front of a larg

be your roo

ed. "My

es

lass walls, and a bed that looked untouched-but it didn't feel warm. I

ure how to finish. "I thought w

aw tighten

y here. I will stay in my wing. We will not inte

ess

ed in my stoma

rway, his gaze sharp enou

e without notifying me first. You will not speak to the staff about Evelyn.

ke what?" I

ing," he

, even though fear was twis

reak one of

suddenly felt like I wasn't standing in a be

y, "that you know more about your si

" I said quickly. "She

his expression didn't move. But he didn't argue. He si

father and several board members will be

ose in

u wanted me t

nothing unless spoken to," he said. "It is

can know Evelyn

ow you are not her," A

froze in

or, then paused as if

ght to you shortly. B

id before I co

t me over h

nd her... what are

as simple an

nds on wha

behind him with a quiet finalit

the weight of everything too heavy to hold. I had married into a world I didn't understand, tied to a man who

Same face. Same eyes. Same girl who woke up

ng was no

ng wa

ng wa

hat she had done. But standing in the middle of that c

y sister w

d in the mid