The word electro-shock sent a jolt of ice through my veins.
"I'm going to get you out of this," he promised.
I lowered her head, the weight of the world pressing down on me. "Why do you care so much, Liam?"
He reached out, tilting my chin up so I had to look into his eyes. "I have always cared," he said softly. "And even if you don't remember, I am getting you away from him. I almost have everything ready. Just hold on."
"Okay," I whispered.
He turned and walked away, leaving me standing in the hallway, gasping for air. What did I just agree to? Why would I leave? Jason hasn't done anything to me... has he?
The dinner was an exercise in endurance. I smiled, I laughed at the partners' jokes, and I watched Jason play the role of the perfect husband. But underneath the table, my hands w
