Chapter 18 - Leaving the Scene of Her Past Trauma Behind Forever
An hour later, a sleek black bulletproof vehicle pulled away from the underground loading bay of the luxury mall.
Sadie sat in the leather back seat, watching the neon lights of the financial district blur past the tinted windows.
She removed her simple silver ring for a brief moment, admiring how the platinum wedding band sparkled beside it.
“Are we heading back to the estate or stopping by the harbor offices?” the driver asked from the front partition.
“Take the scenic route along the coast, Leo; I want to look at the ocean tonight,” Sadie instructed calmly.
Dante laced his fingers through hers, kissing the back of her hand with a tender, unwavering devotion.
“Whatever my queen desires tonight is an absolute command,” Dante smiled, resting his chin against her shoulder.
They drove out toward the quiet cliffs overlooking the crashing waves of the dark Atlantic Ocean.
The ghosts of the cheap apartment, the spilled coffee, and the cold car seats were finally gone forever.
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Sadie closed her eyes, breathing in the fresh salt air of a future she had fought every day to conquer.
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