The Price of Control

tight, a silent assertion of ownership. "I asked, wh

y, but his hold was like i

on to concern. "I' m just a neighbor," he said calmly, his voice a stark contrast to Liam' s ag

a threat. He was creating a scene, establishing his dominance. "Her family appreciates the concern, but w

s. He didn' t look at me, instead walking over to the window and staring out

sked, rubbing my wrist where h

ice flat. "Now that you' re about to be single, you' ll have t

make me feel small and vulnerable. "He was

ss doesn' t build empires, Ava. It doesn' t protect what'

ice shaking with rage. "I am not one of your possessions, Liam.

the bed. "You' re not going anywhere. Your mother isn' t stable enough to travel, and you' re in no cond

the transfer papers are ready for your signature." She glanced at me, her eyes filled with pitying co

He had manipulated the doctors, used his power to trap me. Despair washed over me, cold and su