Chapter 63

Victoria's POV

I ended the call with Jaxon, and the weight of our conversation lingered in the air like a thick fog. Sighing, I picked up my purse and headed outside, feeling a mix of anticipation and dread. The cool evening breeze brushed against my skin as I stepped into the parking lot, my heart racing with every step toward my car.

I slid into the driver’s seat and turned the key in the ignition. The engine roared to life with a satisfying growl, its sound a brief comfort, a reminder that I was in control—even if only for a moment. I gripped the steering wheel tightly, my...