Chapter 249

Chapter 249

Eden

This day has turned fucking shitty. Knowing Devante is upset over what happened last night. That he's retreating into himself, I hate it. I want him to come to me, but maybe that's going to happen later in our relationship. It's the catalyst as to why I'm not paying attention as I lock up the building and turn to head to my car.

Normally I'm on high alert, paying attention to my surroundings, but this evening I'm into my feelings. Trying to figure out what the hell happened with Devante and how I can make it better. I don't notice the guy standing beside my car, not until we're almost face-to-face. "Mario," I gasp loudly.

"Surprised to see me, baby? Told ya you'd never be able to get fully away from me, or don't you remember that conversation."

I do remember it.

It was the night I left, only he didn't know I was leaving. He'd warned me what happened to people who crossed him.

Some of them have never been found.

"Yeah, slightly," I manage to answer, trying to