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He shakes his head. “It’s a service road. Emergencies only.”
“I’d say this qualifies,” I mutter ruefully, as Sebastian checks the compass again, and strides on, still heading north.
No rest for the wicked.
I hoist my bag, and trudge after him. It’s easier going now, the road forming a solid surface to walk on, sheltered by the towering fir trees that loom above us, but I’m exhausted, the adrenaline from the crash long since faded, leaving nothing but the icy realization that I don’t know what happens next.
If we reach this lodge, if we survive the night…
What will Sebastian do with me then?
As I walk behind him, my face numb from the cold air, I think about what happened back in Italy, how I arranged the lavish party so Sebastian could share our engagement with the world—and instead, I revealed what a monster he truly is. The look of fury and betrayal in his eyes when he finally realized what I’d been planning all this time… The memory of it chills me to the bone, despite the fact that I’m sweating with exertion now.
Would he hurt me?
He was planning something, that’s for sure. Kidnapping me to a deserted cabin in the mountains? I have to wonder what kind of ‘chat’ he had in mind, before the plane crash forced him to change his plans. The bitter irony hits hard, that now, after everything, the tables have well and truly turned.
Nowhe’sthe one out for revenge.
I can’t even say I blame him. After all, I single-handedly tore apart everything he’d built—including our twisted charade of a love affair. I spent months scheming to earn his trust, investigating his whole life, while I pretended to fall in love with him.
Pretended…?
I feel a desperate ache, deep in my chest. The truth is, the line between love and hate blurred a long time ago. And yes, there was a moment when I thought Sebastian could be redeemed. That his past sins were just that—in the past. That we had the chance to build a future together…
But then he proved me wrong.
The man is heartless. Dangerous.
A monster, just like he always said he was.
Just like I knew, when I set out on this mission to begin with. I was willing to sacrifice my body, my innocence to him, on my quest for vengeance.
But I wasn’t expecting to like it.
Because Sebastian was right with his cruel taunting. The sexual connection between us was stronger than any logic or reason. I did crave him.Beg for him, as he showed me a pleasure I could never have imagined. I submitted to his every filthy lesson, learning just how far I’d go to win his approval.
That bliss of surrender. The wild release of his low, murmured praise. The words that never failed to make me weak. Make mewet.
“Good girl.”
I stumble, suddenly overcome with the haunting depths of my failure. I gave up everything to bring Sebastian to justice, I’ve been torn apart by the war between hatred and desire battling inside of me. I’ve lied and cheated, and destroyed innocent lives…
And for what?
Sebastian is free. Interpol’s handcuffs couldn’t hold him for long. And even at the party as I watched them lead him away, I didn’t feel triumph, or victory in my apparent success.
Only an emptiness, hollow and aching where my fury had once burned, keeping me warm.
Was it worth it?
Was any of it worth the price I’ve paid—with my body… and my soul?
My legs give way, and I crumble to my knees into the snow. I feel something inside of me snap. Grief and exhaustion flood through me, and there are suddenly tears stinging my eyes.
What am I even fighting for anymore?
“What’s the holdup?”
