Chapter: 1615

The troubling thought lingered as Maren spun on her heel and headed toward another room. She needed something useful.

"Where is she heading? Could it be that she's giving up?"

Both leaders leaned forward with faint grins as they studied the monitor, convinced Maren was walking away.

Their hopes rose quickly, for this was exactly the outcome they desired.

Peyton, on the other hand, felt his chest tighten. If she left now, every piece of his careful planning would collapse.