Chapter 246

SIENNA

I knew—logically—that it would come to this.

I had known the moment Valeria slid that folder across the table. The moment I opened my mouth on camera and let words do what weapons couldn’t. The moment I chose Clara over everything else, including the man I loved.

Knowing didn’t make it hurt less.

The gate loomed ahead and my legs kept moving even as my chest caved in. I didn’t make