Page 90 of The Bittersweet Bond

He moved even closer, his face now just inches from hers. “If I’m so awful, then why are you still here?”

Her throat worked, but she said nothing. Then, just like that, she turned on her heel and walked away.

No. Fuck. That came out wrong.

But he wasn’t about to let her go. Not like this.

Bas followed her, his pulse spiking as she pushed through the door toward the parking lot.No way out this time, Evin. Not this time.

He reached the entrance just in time to see a black car pulling up. And standing next to it—Sergej.

A smug grin spread across his face as Evin walked toward him, and something inside Bas snapped.

Fine. Let him see. This is far from over.

He raised his voice, letting the words hit like a punch.

“Go ahead, Evin—run to him!”

The second the words left his mouth, she faltered, hesitating just slightly before continuing toward the car.

That’s right. "Keep walking. But remember where you always end up."Back with me.

Her fingers twitched at her sides. Even from here, he could tell she’d heard him. She wanted to turn around. Wanted to say something. But instead, she reached for the car door.

Bas crossed his arms, his expression unreadable as he leaned against the doorway, watching. Sergej looked at him through the windshield, his forced casualness betraying his irritation. Good.Let him be uncomfortable.

Bas smirked and called out one last time, voice drenched in dark amusement.

“We’re not done.”

And with that, Evin climbed into the car.

He didn’t move, didn’t look away as the vehicle pulled out of the lot. His jaw clenched, hands tightening into fists.

Sergej could have his moment.

But this? This wasn’t over. Not even close.

“Enjoy your moment, buddy,” he muttered under his breath, his tone dripping with venom.

She’s mine, and she knows it.

Sooner or later she'll have to face me.

Chapter 26

Cold Confessions

Evin

Evin pulled her jacket tighter around herself as she stepped out of the school building. The moment she was outside, she heard him.

Bas stood in the doorway, his voice cutting through the cold air.

“Go ahead, run to him, Evin! But you know exactly where you’ll end up—back with me.”

Her heart pounded, a mix of heat and cold swirling in her chest as his words echoed in her mind. She shook her head without looking back and quickened her steps toward the car pulling up ahead.

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