Megan's POV

I steadied my breathing as the chair scrapped on the floor, his words hanging heavy in the air, his feet slowly padding on the floor as he retreated to his room. My blood boiled, my jaw clenching too hard.

The look on Alexander's face said it all; we were going to the company together. Which meant that I'd have to postpone the day of my escape.

Without another word I stood on my feet, a sigh escaping my lips as I walked towards the room. I had to prepare.

My steps were ...