CIARA’S POV

Esther patted my back gently. "If you aren't sure, then you shouldn't dwell on it. It literally doesn't matter. Because you're free of him."

"It doesn't stop him from trying," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "There are still some things I have to prevent from happening."

"Things that you know. Things you can prepare for," Esther agreed.

"That's true." I rubbed my temples, feeling the headache intensify.

"You shouldn't let him get under your skin." Esther stood up from the ...