Unbroken Embrace by Danielle Stewart

Author:Danielle Stewart [Stewart, Danielle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Random Acts Publishing, LLC
Published: 2024-02-23T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 18

Rose sat across from Topeka in a quiet, secluded room, the tension palpable between them. Topeka was a study in wariness, her body language taut with unease. She was strikingly lean, her figure wiry and ready for flight at the slightest provocation. Her eyes, a sharp blue, darted around the room, never settling for long on any one thing, as if expecting danger to leap from the shadows. Her hair, a cascade of dark curls, seemed almost a physical manifestation of her tumultuous thoughts, untamed and wild.

Despite the care and sanctuary offered by those at Verde Lago, Topeka clearly remained skeptical, unconvinced of the genuineness of their intentions. She seemed to hold herself apart, a lone figure even in the midst of those who wished to help her.

Seeking to bridge the gap between them, Rose shared her own harrowing tale, recounting the trials she had endured and how the people around them had been her salvation.

"They saved my life," Rose confided, her voice a soft but firm testament to her gratitude. "They brought down those who sought to harm me and my son, ensured justice was served. These people, Topeka, they risk everything to protect us, to give us a chance at a life free from fear. And the people who we were up against were powerful. They had seemingly unlimited funds, connections, and resources. They wanted to keep us in their control to ensure the money wouldn’t stop coming in."

Topeka only shook her head that she didn’t agree with the sentiment. That this wouldn’t sway her.

So Rose pressed on. "I know it's hard to trust in a place like this, especially when you're used to looking over your shoulder. But these people here, they've been my lifeline."

Topeka's gaze finally settled on Rose, skepticism written in every line of her face. "Your situation isn't like mine," she countered, her voice tinged with a bitterness born of fear. "This isn't just about escaping some corporate scheme or evading greedy hands. My father . . . he's not just a man corrupted by power. He's become something much worse."

Rose leaned in, her own experiences with danger lending her an empathetic ear. "They helped me more than I could ever explain. They brought down the people who were after me, ensured they faced justice. They can help you too, Topeka."

Topeka shook her head, her curls bouncing with the motion. "You don't understand. This isn't about money or even power, not in the way you think. My father, the people he works with, they've created their own law, their own justice. It's not just criminals they're after. Innocent people have been caught in their crusade, lives ruined or ended over ideals twisted beyond recognition."

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