Ariel POV

"Do you want to go back?"

Suddenly, I found it difficult to speak. Nervousness overwhelmed me. What I had wanted so badly had finally happened. I didn't have to lie anymore. I didn't have to pretend to be Nadine, but for some reason, I didn't want to rush things.

"I've put you in a difficult situation, Ariel. You need your freedom. I'll compensate you. After I go back to being Nadine, you can go wherever you want. I'll provide everything for you. A place to live, money, a job. ...