Chapter 134

• “I told him… to trust me,” I managed to croak, my voice breaking as tears spilled freely, blurring everything in front of me.
• Renzo moved swiftly, stepping in front of the nightmare I couldn’t unsee. He cupped my face, his touch firm but gentle, anchoring me. “This isn’t your fault,” he said quietly, staring straight into my eyes. “None of it.”
• A strangled breath tore through my chest as I swiped at the tears on my cheeks. That’s when I saw them two duffel bags in the corner. His things. Packed. Ready.