Lily stood by the safe house window, staring into the night with her arms folded securely across her breast. She could hardly see the flickering city lights in the distance.
Anger, betrayal, and something sharper, more dangerous, were all swirling through her consciousness.
Willpower.
She had been deceived by James. Not only as a spouse but also as a person. Not only had he abandoned her for another woman, but he had also sold her out to Carlisle and assisted in planning the pain she had gone through.
She took a deep breath. He would lose everything because of his error.
Ethan and Alejandro were deep in debate, deciding what to do next, behind her.
"We must move quickly," Alejandro stated. "James will flee if he realizes we're after him."
Ethan gave a nod. "Agreed. Before he has a chance, we must corner him.
With a tone that was colder than she had intended, Lily turned to face them. "I would like to confront him first."
