Chapter 257: The Return of Ivy Rose, Part 2

I gasped. If we killed her, I lost the last shred of hope I had that she could break this bond. Killing her was a horrible idea, but I could understand why Jax suggested it - he'd ensure the bond was never broken, and everyone would be safe from Ivy.

"We're not killing anyone," Trent said. He stood behind me, hands on my waist.

I leaned against his chest, savoring the feel of him, his strong protective presence grounding me. Having him close helped keep the urges for Jax at bay. Maybe if Trent was around every time I was near Jax, I could actually fight this bond.

"Chloe," Jax pleaded.

Hearing him say my name like that had me sucking in a sharp breath. Trent's hands flexed against my waist, and his body stiffened.

"You're making a mistake," Jax said, and then he stormed away.