Chapter 53

• Emily’s POV
• A week has passed since I set foot in the Crimson Pack, and yet there’s been no sign or word from Lia. It’s like she vanished into thin air. While part of me is relieved she’s out of sight, a nagging feeling at the back of my mind tells me that her silence is just the calm.
• In the meantime, I’ve allowed Dean to visit Drake. I don’t want to be the bad guy and keep him away from his father. Drake has hurt me deeply, but haven’t I made him suffer enough? Maybe it’s time I consider forgiving him. But every time I think about it, the hurt resurfaces, making me question whether I should let go of the past or hold onto the grudge that’s been protecting my heart.