Sebastian turned to her, his eyes searching her face, and suddenly he was so close she could feel the heat from his skin.

"I know you have a choice," he said in a low rumble. "You don't need me, and I get that. But I want you to know I'm here for you. And I'll give you whatever support you need. Whether it's money or protection or a new identity, whatever it is. You have a choice, Callie. And I'm not going to take that from you."

His words settled in her chest, warming her from the inside.

"You ...