Chapter 93 - When Leaving Isn’t an Option

Ava’s POV

The silence that followed was suffocating. Orion’s breathing was heavy, his body still pressed against mine. Every part of me tingled—my wrists ached where the restraints bit into my skin, and yet my body buzzed with an unfamiliar satisfaction.

What the hell just happened?

I turned my head away, refusing to look at him. My throat felt tight, the tears I had fought so hard to suppress now threatening to spill. I should feel victorious, shouldn’t I? I’d stood my ground, swore he wouldn’t break me, and yet… I let him have me. Worse, I’d wanted it. Craved it even.

Why am I not regretting this? Maybe, this will be my last gift to him.

“Let me go,” I whispered, my voice hoarse and small, barely audible over the sound of our shared breaths.

He didn't argue or hesitate.