I had always been told that the fear of the unknown is the most daunting, and that's exactly wh

d with desire made me feel a deep

y eyes widening in shock at th

he murmured before turning to leave. I stood there, struggling to ca

avoid being trapped by Dominic . I understood all too well that he wo

s words replayed in my mind, reminding me that he would never truly let me go.

ions I couldn't quite articulate. I felt a wave of relief knowing Ivan was alive, and all I needed was

ansion, and unease washed over me as I

, her eyes filled with animosity. It was shock

tly, I don't want to be here either. So can we just skip the hostility and let me p

and I struggled to hold my tongue. I wasn't her sister, but something

sister that she wished her harm, mistaking me for her. Tha

pping closer, trying to intimidate me. But I stood firm; I had

even your sister," I shot back. In an instant, she slammed me against the wal

one else, but you won't fool me," Harper retorted. In tha

I was determined not to let someone like her walk all over me. I had no c

'll regret it. Watch your tone when you speak to me. Why would I lie when I have no idea what's going on?" I yelled, letting all my

intention of intervening. As she slowly rose to her feet, I observed her steppin

g closer until she stood right in front of me. I met her gaze, refusin

ing on my lips, and I could see the

out of my life, here you are again, trying to take what belongs to me," she h

zled me, but one thing was clear: I didn't want

t to be here, so move aside and let me go," I commanded. She stepped closer

u are Eve, and I know you better than anyone. You can't foo

nything than allow you to control me. I don't know what issues you have with your sister, but don

ion. I pushed past her, leaving her to ponder my words. Perhaps she was so accustomed to domina

lled as I turne

ed, my face contorted with anger. She approa

way, but you have to promi