Chapter 9 - The Recovery
The aftermath was a whirlwind. Elena was granted witness protection for her cooperation, and Brendan was arrested on a mountain of charges, including domestic stalking and corporate sabotage.
Atlas was finally healing. He was eating, playing, and acting like the king of the house he was meant to be. I sat with him in the garden, the sun warm on my skin.
Jared walked up, holding two cups of coffee. He sat on the grass, a stark contrast to his usual formal demeanor. "You’re free, Willa."
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"I know," I said.
"You don't have to go back to the clinic."
