Chapter 260 Home

• Abby
• The ride home feels like an eternity, my head still throbbing with pain and the world outside a blur of snow and darkness. Karl’s presence beside me is a comforting anchor, and I try my best to focus on the sound of his voice as he reassures me that we’ll be home soon.
• Finally, I see the lights of the mansion come back into view like a lifeline in a stormy sea. We pass through the tall security gate and into safety once more, then pull into the driveway. Karl turns off the engine and stops to glance at me.