“Do you want to make it up to me?” I nodded, heart in my throat. “I’ll give you anything you want.” “Anything?” “Anything,” I promised. “I want your happiness.” I blanched, scared of where he’d take this. “Seb…” “Walk away from Briar Rose.” It felt like he’d sucker punched me. “Excuse me?” “You took away any chance at happiness I had. I’m taking away yours. Leave Briar Rose, live your miserable life without her, and remember what it’s like to have what you care most about ripped away from you.”
