me

sbelief, as I threatened to divorce him if he forced me to give m

or me. The choice is yours," I said firmly. Adrian stared at me for what felt l

blackmail me with a divorce. Well, let me make it clear-it

nces. But here I am, sparing you from punishment by asking you to give her your blood so she can sur

ingle drop of my blood. As I've said, I didn't stab her. But if you're convinced that I did and you

ther am I letting you file for a divorce, nor am I letting this

d, guards and the doc

e sure it's enough for Mara to survive," Adrian ordered coldl

ld sting of a syringe in my neck. I turned to face the doctor, who was standing there, holding an em

A sharp pain shot through my wrist, and I realized with horror that they had taken my blood without

th divorce, but now it was clear that he had made his choice. He had chosen Mara, and I

ny longer, especially not after everything that had happened. I h

stand up from the bed. I ignored the stares of the nurses and the wh

my heart's content, trying to regain some energy. Then, I made my wa

e, sealing the end of my marriage to Adrian. After signing, I quickly changed into the m

to get out without the guards noticing me. My heart pounded in my chest as I walked past the gate, and for

myself harder despite my exhaustion. The cold of the forest chille

kable sound of voices-Adr

. Keep searching," he commande

dn't afford to go back now. Not

had before. My thoughts raced. If Adrian caught up with me, it would be over. He w

d come back! If I catch you, you won't like what

unning. I ha

und of cars approaching. My heart lifted, and I pushed my

ping in front of an oncoming car. The driver slammed

ith wide eyes. "What the hell is wrong with you, youn

asing me," I pleaded, my voi

ally. "Really?" he asked,

don't know what

nt before sighing. "Fin

bled into the car, and without another

on the road, searching for me. But they didn't know I was i

out a breath I hadn't realiz

contin