Chapter 59
Aidan’s world dissolved, replaced by a torrent of stolen memories—memories that were not his own, yet felt viscerally real.
From Margot’s eyes, Aidan saw firsthand how Ethan had treated her—the subtle jabs at her appearance. This forced diet left her weak and lethargic. He commented that his magic would always be superior to hers and that they were meant for each other for that reason.
Margot's memories unspooled, revealing a love that was a beautiful yet poisonous lie. Ethan's control was a slow, insidious poison— a series of seemingly small decisions that chipped away at her world until only he remained. He would convince her to skip family dinners, claiming he wanted her all to himself. “Don't you want a night just for us?” he'd whisper, making her feel guilty for even con
