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The black SUV behind us swerved violently, tires screaming as it slammed into the rear bumper of our car. The impact threw me against Matthew’s shoulder. He didn't flinch. Instead, he pulled a small, sleek device from his inner pocket and tapped a command. / Chapter 8 / 10

Chapter 8 - THE PRICE OF FREEDOM"You're just like her," I spat, trembling. "You just want to own me."

Matthew stepped closer, his hand reaching out to touch my cheek—the same spot Diane had bruised. I flinched, and he froze, a flash of genuine pain crossing his face.

"I didn't study you to own you," he said softly. "I studied you because I couldn't understand why a girl who had been broken so many times still had the courage to fight back. I’m not your enemy, Emily. But if you want to leave, I won't stop you."

He opened the door. I walked out, barefoot again, into the night.

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