Chapter 185: Go To Sleep

Lizzie “I’m going with you. I don’t care if you fancy the idea or not. It’s not your decision to make, Reese.” My voice was steady. I didn’t shout. I didn’t whine. I said it like a fact. A non-negotiable statement of reality. Reese didn’t even bother turning around as he walked ahead. “You’re not doing shit, Elizabeth.” I followed right behind him, practically glued to him like a second shadow. Roman had dipped the moment the tension picked up, muttering something like “I should check on Savannah.” He left me alone with Reese. I still wasn’t sure whether that was accidental or strategic. Reese moved through the hallway with that slow, purposeful walk of his. The type that said he didn’t need to raise his voice to be the one in charge. He pushed open the door to his room. I planted myself in the doorway before he could close it. “And who are you to tell me what to do?” I asked, chin lifted. “You’re not my father. You’re not my husband. Even if you were, I would still have autonomy. It i