Chapter 237 The Void That Nearly Broke Me

Katelyn’s POV The moment Ethan stepped forward and offered himself as the hostage, my world tilted. I had begged him not to, pleaded until my throat hurt, but his mind was set. He told me to trust him, and then Milo’s men led him away. The room felt empty as soon as the door closed behind them. My hands trembled. My body was buzzing, yet I felt hollow inside, like someone had scooped out the center of me. Fallon grabbed my arm, steadying me. “He’ll be fine,” she said firmly. “Milo wants leverage, not blood. Ethan knows what he’s doing.” Her voice was confident, but I heard the thin edge beneath it. None of us knew what Milo might do if things went wrong. I nodded, but the words barely registered. All I could see in my mind was Ethan’s back as he walked away from me. The military had been alerted, but operations take time. While they prepared to investigate Milo’s hideout, Fallon and I waited in a private lounge reserved for the press and diplomatic staff. It was cleaner and quieter tha