Chapter 309

Isabella’s POV

“Isabella,” Jaden said softly, drawing my attention back to him. “I know this is a lot to take in. But you have to decide. Are you with me or not?”

I swallowed hard, my throat dry. “I...I don’t know.”

“Think about it,” he said, his voice steady. “But don’t take too long. Logan’s won’t stop until they’ve crushed everyone in their path. And you, Isabella…you deserve better than to be another casualty.”

I sat there, unable to speak, my mind a storm of emotions.

“Isabella, you’ve thought about it, haven’t you?” Jaden’s voice was low but pressing, as though he were trying to coax me into saying what he wanted to hear.

I looked at him, my heart thudding in my chest.

I couldn’t bring myself to speak immediately. How could he ask me to do something so cruel, so utterly wrong?

“Jaden…” I began, but my voice faltered.

“Yes?” He leaned forward, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

I swallowed hard. “I c