Chapter 391 Not Too Late To Take Responsibility

• “Mark,” Nicholas said in his cool, authoritative tone. Mark lowered his head, deferring at once, even as his jaw stayed clenched. “What exactly is your plan?”
• “I don’t have one,” Mark said. “Not beyond throwing myself at her parents’ feet. But I will spirit her away if I must. If…” For the first time, his voice wavered. “If that’s what she wishes…”
• Even as her friend, I couldn’t be sure what Susie would wish for. She loved Mark, of that I was certain, but what kind of life would they live on the run? Susie wouldn’t care for herself. It’s Mark she’d worry for. His reputation. His future.