Chapter 9 Ashes Of Trust

• Her breath hitched. “It’s him, isn’t it?” The words fell like stones. “Horace is the one who ordered all this. He’s the reason I’m here. Isn’t he?”
• Darren’s jaw clenched, and he looked away. His lips parted as if to answer, but only a ragged breath escaped. He didn’t need to say it; his silence screamed louder than words.
• Nina’s chest caved in. A sob burst free. Her trembling fingers pressed against her mouth as though she could hold the truth back, but it was too late.