Married to the plan

Cynthia’s POV

“Damn it!” I hiss through the phone, my voice sharp. “I  into the front seat.

The car jerks forward, speeding off.

The twins cry out, terrified.

“Shut those kids up!” one of the men growls, waving his gun threateningly.

Aurora grabs them both, holding them close, shielding them with her arms.

I shrink into the corner beside them, my hand to my chest, breathing hard.

Pretending to be afraid.

But inside, I’m screaming.

God help me. What have I done?

I hope this fear doesn’t last long. I hope it ends soon.

Because if it doesn’t… I don’t know how long I can pretend before everything completely falls apart.knew James would betray me. That fool. Couldn’t even hold out till the end.”

My tone hardens, jaw clenched as I pace slowly. “That’s why I found an alternative. Now, you know what to do. No mistakes. No excuses. Or I swear, the person you love most… I won’t be sorry for what happens to them.”

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