Chapter 83

In the car. “Why are you crying, sis?” Jack asked, glancing back from the driver’s seat. Ame rolled her eyes. “Jack, seriously, shut up. You’re always so annoying.” “I want to get out,” Ivy said quietly. “Jack, just drop me somewhere.” Jack laughed under his breath. “You think I’m Aaron? I’m not gonna do everything you say. Whatever Dad’s doing—it’s for your good, Ivy.” Ivy turned away and shut her eyes. Ivy’s thoughts: Is this really my life? I used to believe in fairy tales. I waited for a prince to love me like the ones in stories. My childhood was a dream—Dad was the king, and I was the little princess. And Aaron... Tears burned her eyes. He was the prince I chose. But now he’s gone. He’s stubborn and loyal—to my father more than to me. He’ll keep his promise even if it breaks me. I don’t know when I fell asleep thinking about him. Later Ivy blinked awake. She sat up and looked around. The airport? Her heart pounded. “What the hell...?” She was alone in the car. She stepped out, sc