Desperate Embrace

Tessa's gaze darkened. "So, are you saying I lost the bet?"

Vance stepped closer, closing the distance between them. "If you don't want this to happen, all it takes is one word. Say you still trust me, say you want us together again."

"We're not right for each other. I can't ever trust you fully," Tessa said coldly. "And do you seriously believe this island could really hold me?"

If she wanted to,