Chapter: 1825

Seeing the blood had twisted her insides with dread. Deep down, she knew it couldn't mean anything good.

“Don't be scared. I'll always be here for you."

His refusal to answer felt like a weight hanging in the air, heavy with unsaid fears.

Aimee's tears fell, each sob breaking Nikolas' heart a little more.

From childhood through adulthood, Nikolas always got what he wanted.