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I turned my bead and saw the warden standing near the cafeteria exit, waiting fo
1 leaned toward Elijah and kissed his hair gently.
‘T’ll be right back, my love.”
I stood calmly, left the table, and walked toward the warden. No words were exchanged as we walked tide by side down the corridor, far enough from the cafeteria to ensure privacy.
Silence reigned until he finally stopped and turned to face me.
“We have an opening. The undercover agent in the Order caused such a mess that the FBI redirected all their attention there. They’ve completely taken their eyes off this place.”
My lips curled into a wide smile, my heart beating faster at the taste of approaching freedom
“Excellent. Finally.”
The warden, however, didn’t share my excitement. He adjusted his tie, visibly uncomfortable, and cleared his throat before continuing.
“But… you know this won’t come for free. I want a considerable amount of money, Castelli. Otherwise, I’ll tell the boy it was you who orchestrated his transfer here.”
My smile froze.
A dry laugh escaped me, echoing through the empty hall.
My eyes locked with his, cold and sharp.
“You’re blackmailing me? You want money to keep quiet about the fact that I ordered my bunny to be sent to Inferno Bay?”
“That’s exactly right,” he replied firmly, though his tone faltered under my presence.
The smile disappeared from my face.
I stood silent for a few seconds, analyzing every twitch of his face, every tiny movement.
Something in me triggered a sixth sense.
I tilted my head slightly, eyes scanning the surroundings.
A chill ran down my spine, as if I already knew someone was too close.
My heart raced, each beat loud in my ears.
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I took a step back and glanced quickly over my shoulder.
My sharp eyes scanned the corridor, then I turned abruptly to the left.
There he was.
Elijah.
Frozen in place, eyes wide, as if he’d been hit by a wave of ice.
His expression was stuck in time.
A mix of confusion and pain on his face.
My heart skipped a beat.
“Bunny…”
My voice came out low, heavy with something I couldn’t hide.
His eyes met mine like they were searching for answers, silently begging it not to be true.
The pain on his face was clear.
His shoulders trembled slightly, as if trying to hold it all in.
The warden, sensing the tension, backed away and disappeared down the opposite hallway.
“Elijah…” I tried to take a step toward him, but he backed away.
“Was it you?” His voice was muffled, barely a whisper, barely coming out of his throat.
I swallowed hard and took a deep breath.
Fear tightened my chest like a suffocating knot.
The thought of losing him tore at me, destroying every shred of hope.
I took a deep breath, trying to summon courage where there was only fear.
Elijah’s eyes were fixed on me, wet but holding back tears.
“Yes. It was me,” I confessed, my voice shaking.
His eyes shone brighter, as if my confession had been the knife he had been waiting for–but still a deep cut.
“Let me explain. Please, bunny.”
I took a step forward.
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To my surprise, he didn’t back away.
That gave me hope.
“Remember when I said I knew everything about you because of my obsession?”
He nodded hesitantly.
“When I say everything, Elijah, I mean everything. I know your blood type, your weight, the scent of your favorite soap, the type of clothes you like to wear… I was completely consumed by this obsession I wanted you. No matter
what.”
Elijah held my gaze, unmoving.
“When I was arrested, I ordered someone to keep an eye on you and your family. That’s how I found out your brother and his ex–girlfriend were up to something. They were planning to charge you with sexual assault…
The words felt like poison on my tongue.
Still, I continued.
“When I heard about this, I had an idea. I sent two of my men, who are police officers, to get you. I also instructed the judge to send you straight here. To me.”
Tears finally streamed down his face.
He wiped them away quickly, trying to maintain his composure.
“I’m not… that upset that you brought me here,” he said quietly. “What hurts is that you didn’t tell me the truth. When we reconciled… that was your chance. I would have understood. I was going to prison anyway. I’m just…. disappointed.”
My heart ached, guilt crushing my lungs.
“Please forgive me. I wanted to tell you so bad… but I was scared. Scared that you would hate me, that you would leave me. Elijah, you’re the first man I’ve ever loved. The first. I’ve never felt this way about anyone. And the thought of losing you… drives me crazy.”
My voice trailed off at the end.
A lump in my throat kept me from saying more.
He looked at me with a mixture of sadness and understanding.
He was hurt–but not angry.
“I need some time,” he said, taking
deep breath. ‘I just need some time.”
He stared at me for a few seconds.
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“We’ll talk in the cell. Don’t worry, I’m not going to run away. I just… I need to sort things out up here. He tapped his temple. “And come to a conclusion.”
He gave me a small smile, but it showed no joy.
Then he turned and walked away.
I stood there in the hallway, feeling as if the world had slowed down. The silence was deafening.
I ran my hands through my hair, squeezing it tightly, trying to suppress the panic.
It’s okay.
He just needs some time.
We’ll talk later.
But no matter how much I tried to calm myself, the fear was still there, throbbing under my skin… The fear that when that conversation finally came… It would already be too late..
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