Chapter 10

Remi told me to pack my things and wait for his signal.

"Which elevator is closest to your room?"

I said number 2, and he advised me to use elevator 1.

"Once Cillian leaves, make a break for it. I'll keep him occupied with some coffee. By the time he realizes you've checked out, i

Chapter 11

Without Cillian as a topic of conversation, my interactions with Remi dwindled. However, he insisted on regular check-ins for my safety.

"Living alone can be risky," he advised. "Why not list me as your emergency contact for takeout orders? That way, delivery folks will assume you're

Chapter 12

When I showed up, the dead look in Cillian Anderson's eyes sparked to life. He jumped up, took a couple of steps toward me, then froze in place. His lips quivered as he murmured, "Madelynn..." before the tears came rushing.

I'd never seen him this way before—always so composed. Watchin