Chapter 115 The Edge Of Desperation

• "You don't get to decide for me anymore, Max," I said, my hands shaking from the intense surge of feelings as I pushed against his chest. My voice faltered. You never did.
• Max's eyes clouded, the storm building under his view difficult to overlook. His stare had a raw intensity that struck me like a gut-reversing blow. His mouth closed as he firmly gripped my wrist, dragging me toward rather than away.
• "You think I want to decide for you?" he snared, his breath warm on my face sending shivers down my spine. "I am trying to save Mia here. These days, we have no options.