Chapter 389

Emmeline wanted desperately to appear strong, to show him that she could survive without him if she had to. Yet her trembling voice and the tears that continued to fall betrayed her true feelings, revealing the vulnerable heart she tried so hard to protect.

“Do you think any threat that might come after that ‘unless’ would hurt me more than the fact that you’ve abandoned me?” Her voice cracked on the final word, betraying the raw wound beneath her anger.

“You were my only hope.” Her voice. “I turned to you, certain that you wouldn’t let me down, however, you’ve destroyed my feelings. You’ve dealt me a painful slap that made me wake up from the rosy dream I was living and realize how foolish I was to believe all your promises.”

Each word seemed to strike Zavian. His expression darkened with each accusation. Something dangerous flickered in his eyes—not anger directed at her, but something deeper and more complex, a battle between his instinct to protect her and his