Committed

"No!" She suddenly declared, her voice sharp and resolute. Without hesitation, she reached for the necklace around her neck, unfastened it, and flung it into the water with all her strength, watching as it disappeared beneath the surface.

"I have chosen Hezekiah, and I only came to war to prove myself, not to be with you. You can try all you want, but I will never be yours again," she stated firmly, her voice unwavering despite the storm raging inside her.

Quinn remained silent, his expression unreadable as he stared at her, his piercing gaze making it impossible to determine what he was thinking. Belle could only hope that he would not make things more difficult for her. She had used every ounce of strength within her to say those words, and if he didn't let her go now, she feared she might break.

"Alright," he said unexpectedly, his tone neutral. Then, without another word, he unwrapped his arm from around her waist and stepped away.