I cried quietly, but he didn’t care. He seemed to enjoy watching me break apart. Xavier wanted revenge, and in that moment, he got it. I knew this was only the start of the darkness he planned to bring into my life.

My hatred for him grew stronger. I wanted to destroy him the way he had destroyed me. I decided I would no longer let him control my life.

“If you really want peace between us, stop running. Accept your fate and obey. Otherwise, this struggle will only bring you more pain,” ...