CHAPTER 0132

AUDREY'S POV

The car ride back to Declan’s place felt longer than usual, even though the roads were familiar. It was like time was dragging just to match the weight I was carrying emotionally. Still, despite the ache in my chest and the storm of thoughts clouding my mind, there was one thing I could hold onto—I was finally free. Free from Gideon’s hold. Free from the mental tug-of-war I had been s