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s fighting downstairs. She hugged her knees as she dropped to the ground. Fear, rage, and frustration swirl

ded open before she could even wipe away her tears. Standin

embarrassing us like that?" "Do you know what you've done

. "I don't care about Caleb or his famil

one. This isn't about what you want. I

family? Or best for your reputation?" "I lov

u will do as you're told, Anna. If you

running down her cheeks, Anna collapsed back onto the bed. Her chest ached from the

ile stroking his hair. "I don't know what to do, man. Ch

the couch. "You're not wrong. That gu

rned to face him. "Of course

this. Fighting Chief Williams head-on isn't going

what am I supposed to do? Just sit

get yourself killed in the process," Eric replied with

"I'll protect her, no

Just promise me you wo

wnstairs, looking pale. "We can't force her into thi

erstand. This isn't just about us. Caleb's family holds the key to our futu

at what cost? Anna is miserable. C

h no future. Caleb can give her stability

t want stability. She wants happiness.

d pacing. "This isn't up for discussion. The mar

ders drooped. She knew deep down

hocked her. Caleb was waiting there with

she questioned, "What

he entered. "I came to talk. We n

ere's nothing to talk abo

don't have a choice, Anna. Yo

red, "I don't care what my father agreed

"You think you can defy me? Think again. If you keep f

"Leave him

the engagement, and he stays safe. Refuse, a

hand without thinking and gave him a cheek

urning with rage. He said, "You'll

rched on the side of the bed. While she couldn't allow Caleb to harm Josh, sh

he answered abruptly. "I need you to dig into someone's background. Name's Josh Pa

up the phone and reclined in his chai

in motion as Caleb's guys