The moment for finality had arrived. Eric Aldaman had to make his choice.
Up until now, watching two powerful individuals from entirely separate walks of life vie for his allegiance had been amusing, almost thrilling. It gave him a fleeting sense of importance, as though he were a prize worth fighting over. Their intentions, however, were far from selfless. Eric understood that. Each had their own goals, their own agendas, but for a while, he had let himself enjoy the illusion of being needed.
That time was over.
No more weighing offers. No more standing at the center of a tug-of-war. No more enduring Marvelous Kennedy's smug grins as she pitted her charm and resources against Gerald's authority. It was time to bring this to a close. A decision had to be made not later, not eventually, but now.
