POV: Allison

My eyes went wide. I swallowed hard, a cold dread pooling in my stomach. I didn't want this. I never thought he'd ask for this. But failure would confirm his deepest fear, that I was still protecting Williams, that a part of me still cared. If I wanted his trust, if I ever want us to move past this. Then I have no fucking choice, I had to give him this. I just have to do it.

"Fine, I'll do it, Ray. I'll file a complaint and get a restraining order first thing in the morning." I told him, my voice stronger than I felt. He looked back...