Eliana didn’t hesitate. She knew what she needed to do to make Marcus let go. She walked straight toward Samuel.

Marcus noticed Samuel's presence too. Left behind her, his eyes filled with panic as he saw Eliana heading straight for Samuel.

“No!” Marcus shouted, moving to block her path again. "Eli, don't do this. I know I’ve made mistakes. Just give me another chance." His desperation poured out in his voice as he tried to stop her.

He held her ...