Undone By You

er used to work for Aiden's family. But what did it mean? Why hadn't her father ever mentioned anything about workin

re was Aiden. His warning to ignore Christian, his aggression when the conversation took a darker turn..

ing through the haze of her thoughts. She reached for it, expecting to see an

et me by the old bri

There was no question about it-Aiden wanted to talk. But about what? Was it related to what Christ

d her coat and snuck out of the house, the cold night air biting at her skin as she made her way to the old bridge. The me

end. Aiden. His silhouette was outlined against the moonlight, tall and i

k away?" Aiden's voice broke throug

esperate that she hadn't expected. But before she could respo

you're walking into. What Christian told you-about my family, about my past-it's dangerous.

asked, her voice shaky with a mix of anger and confusion. "Why did you

t tell you because I thought I could protect you. But now, I don't know what's real anymore." He reached out, almost like he wanted to touch

as she processed his words. "And Christian? Why does

t with barely controlled anger. "He's always been obsessed with power-my power, my family's legacy. He'll do anything to

voice shook with the weight of everything she'd just learned. "I don't care about yo

g dangerous flicker in his gaze. But then, just as quickly,

s voice suddenly distant. "But it's too late for t

Aiden was about to reveal, seemed just out of reach. The tension between the

a whispered, her voice barely above a

d her. "I don't know anymore," he admitted quietly. "Maybe because I don't want to see you torn a

words. Elena wanted to reach out, to make sense of every

broke the stillness-a faint rustling in the shadows. E

was