#Chapter 233: Revenge

Audrey The car bounced over the uneven road, rattling ominously with every dip and jolt of a pothole or crack in the unkempt asphalt. Edwin’s hand tightened around mine, his thumb slowly tracing over my knuckles. I couldn’t decide whether he was trying to soothe me or himself; maybe both. It wasn’t really working, though. Not when we were heading through Coldclaw territory. “You don’t have to do this,” he said for what felt like the millionth time that morning. “It’s dangerous. And stupid. And…” His voice trailed off, but he didn’t need to finish. I’d heard it all before, and he knew that. I glanced at him, taking in the sharp line of his jaw, the way his brows were drawn tightly together. There was worry in the lines etched around his eyes, lines that were so deep and dark that I couldn’t help but wonder if they might just stay there once this whole ordeal was over. “I know I don’t need to do it,” I answered, my voice surprisingly soft and steady d