"We have to get to the police station," Mom said, her voice shaking.
"I'm trying!" Dad said, fighting to control the driving wheel.
That's when I saw them in the rearview mirror. Two black cars were following us, getting closer and closer.
"Dad, they're behind us!" I screamed.
"I see them," he said, his mouth tight.
He turned the corner so fast that our car went up on two wheels. I thought we were going to flip over, but somehow we stayed standing.
"There!" Mom pointed ahead. "The police station!"
But just as we got close to safety, something terrible happened.
The turning wheel stopped working.
"I can't turn!" Dad shouted. "They cut the steering cable too!"
We were heading straight for a big tree at the end of the street. Dad tried everything, but the car wouldn't change direction.
"I love you both so much," Mom said, reaching back to grab my hand.
"I love you too," I said, tears running down my face.
Then everything went black.

~

Betrayed. Broken. Forgotten.

Amara Kingston lost everything the night her parents died—her family empire, her first love, and her place in the world. Five years later, she returns transformed, ready to reclaim what was stolen.

But in the battle for power and truth, Amara must face the man who betrayed her, the rival who challenges her, and the secrets that could destroy them all.

This felt good, relaxing and watching belle unwind and relax. She was finally getting used to the idea of me again and it feels good. I don't know how she's going to take it and I don't know if I should give her what I got for her just yet. I got her a proper engagement ring even though our wedding is like a day or two away.. this might not be the wedding she has always dreamed about but I'm determined to make the most of it for her.


The movie is still on when I get on my knees and she lets out a small gasp.


Chapter 35 - Popcorn And A Ring