“Then what exactly are you proposing?” I ask. “You go back to him, act like nothing’s happened, and keep collecting bruises?Wait until he decides to give you a homebrewed abortion with his f*****g fists? Until he puts a gun to Eli’s head again?”
Her lips press into a tight line. I can tell she’s aware of the risks. She’s no fool; she realizes she might not make it out alive. Butshe’s determined to do this anyway.
“You’re coming with me,” I repeat with finality. “You and Eli. You’ll have the baby under my protection. I’m the only one whocan keep you safe from Desya and Prizrak. Now that they know it’s my heir you’re carrying, the target is on your back, too.”
“How awfully convenient for you,” she mutters.
“If you think having my family’s murderer coming after my child is convenient for
