Chapter 8

Eternity’s POV

Through my room’s wide glass window, rays of sunlight splash across my face. My sluggish eyes are slowly open.

My pulse is beating, and my mind is blank, even though my eyes are open. It’s as if an adrenaline hypodermic has been injected into my carotid artery. My respiration rate begins to stabilize as I struggle into absolute blackness.

I struggle out of bed and make my way to the restroom. When I glance in the mirror, I see a mess; my eyes are swollen from sobbing all night.

I’m not sure why Aaron’s anger so deeply breaks my heart. I’ve never wished him harm, and I’ve always favored him, but I imagine he won’t believe me. He’ll always regard me as a traitor.

But who was that strange individual who handed me the packet with confidential corporate information that day, and why me? What relationship does he have with Aaron?

I have a lot of unanswered questions in my head right now. I have no idea what to look for, how to gain Aaron’