Emerald had made up her mind the moment she decided to be with Alaric. She chose this path, climbed this mountain, and never considered turning back.

However, the Corrigans's trouble came much sooner than she had anticipated.

As soon as she got into the car, someone stepped in front to block her path.

It was Greg.

He adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose, his gaze cold and his presence more imposing than before.

"I'm sorry, but Teacher Greene is unavailable at the moment," he said firmly. "Mr. Corrigan has instructed me that even if she meets her family, he will personally escort Teacher Greene back to the...