~LUCAS~
Freya watches her sister walk away, tears streaming down her cheeks.
"She made such a huge sacrifice for us," she sobs as I pull her close, comforting her. "She married that heartless man. Now, she has to suffer for the rest of her life. This is all my fault, Lucas. I did this!"
"Hey," I reply, kissing her forehead gently. "You need to stop blaming yourself. None of this is your fault. You didn't do anything wrong. Once we get past this mess with your father, and you're ready, we'll find a way to help Avery escape that marriage."
I felt a twinge of guilt too, knowing what had happened to her sister. Avery had married Wilder Cage to save my life, and now she was the one left to bear the consequences of that decision.
She nods, tears shimmering in her eyes. "I'm scared. I don
