Bound by Secrets.

vious night's disclosures, being inside those walls seemed like a cage. She wanted time alone, space to re

ith its expansive grounds, tall trees, and dimly lit areas that seemed to be whispering secrets of their own, the estate was enormous. With a heavy heart, Lila marched determi

ned in the sky due to the towering hedges and old trees, creating lengthy shadows that moved with the wind.

terror come over her when she realized she was being followed. With her feet banging on the ground, she spun around and dashed into the security of the mansion. However, Lila's heart raced with fear as the attacker moved at an almost abnormally quick pace. As she tried to recall how to go b

gure drawing near. She faltered and fell hard to the gro

e at the edge of the estate, partially obscured by overgrown ivy, just as the figure approached her. Lila hurled herself at it, pushing despite the pain, and barely

other side. Their eyes locked for an instant, hard, calculating eyes that made her shudder. Lila shook and was left alone as the per

her removal, was desired by someone. The questions that tore at her mind w

? How far along was this? What h

it back to the estate and blasted through the doors. She was over t

tion. He looked up at her messy appearance, surprise flashing in his eyes at the sound of the door

n trembling in her voice, she demanded. "Someone

ila, you shouldn't have gone out there by yourself," he murmured, his voice ten

otally aware of the situation here. That was who? How could someone desire to cause me

ly was or to keep her safe. Realizing now how mistaken he had been, he had concealed so much from he

to. Our marriage isn't the only thing at stake here. Beyond your wildest imagination, there are forces at work here

ou trying to say? I don't understand any of what you're sa

previously had business. The purpose of the pact was to safeguard us and keep them at bay, but circumstances have changed. Now they are closing watching us and wai

upon her. Her voice faltered as sh

aution. We must come together to acknowledge that we cannot trust any

came aware that they had both unexpectedly achieved a new and intense level in their relationship. Not only

ld have to face the perils ahead of them as a force or else risk losing eve