Chapter 9 The Illusion of Freedom
I follow her out, my heart thudding so loud I’m sure the whole mansion can hear it. Every step feels like I’m walking a tightrope above fire. The maid moves quickly, her head bowed, her footsteps soft. I trail behind, trying to quiet the sound of my own breathing.
This is really happening. I’m goin...
Chapters
1. Chapter 1 The Uninvited Groom
2. Chapter 2 The Devil's House
3. Chapter 3 The Cat and the Little Bride
4. Chapter 4 Rest, Little Bride
5. Chapter 5 No Way Out
6. Chapter 6 Twenty-Eight Ways
7. Chapter 7 A Dress in Purple, A Band in Gold
8. Chapter 8 The Letter
9. Chapter 9 The Illusion of Freedom
10. Chapter 10 Five Days, Five Nights
11. Chapter 11 Her Only Lead
12. Chapter 12 A Son’s Confession
13. Chapter 13 Turn Them Off
14. Chapter 14 Blind
15. Chapter 15 A Table for Two
16. Chapter 16 The First Date
17. Chapter 17 A Jet, a Dress, and the Devil’s Touch
18. Chapter 18 The Calm Before the Crash
19. Chapter 19 Brackenridge
20. Chapter 20 Room Six
21. Chapter 21 Blackout
22. Chapter 22 Yellow Jacket
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