Chapter 9 The cemetery staff brought a new urn .
With trembling hands , Skylar placed the few remaining ashes shed managed to save into it .
She knelt before the grave , her forehead touching the cold ground .
Daddy , Im sorry I loved the wrong person .
Daddy , Im sorry I couldnt protect what was left of you .
Daddy , Im sorry , but I have to go .
I wont be able to visit for a long time .
She raised her head to see ravens circling overhead .
Blood from her scraped forehead mixed with her tears .
At sunset , she returned home alone and gathered the remnants of her secret life .
The diary filled with her lovesick confessions burned in the fireplace .
The gifts shed bought , dreaming of giving them to him , went into the dumpster.
Their hidden photos together stolen moments of happiness were shredded to pieces .
Back in her room , she heard the front door open downstairs .
She locked her door , killed the lights , and curled into herself on the bed .
Then came the knocking .
Sky , please open up .
Let me explain , baby .
Calliass voice .
She remained silent as tears slid down her cheeks .
Explain what ? That she wasnt just his revenge game ? Or why he chose Victoria after she destroyed the only thing Skylar had left of her father ? 11:37 Escape From My Step Brothers Dangerous Obsession 4.9 % Chapter 9 When the knocking finally stopped , her phone lit up with messager , Watching his desperate attempts to explain flood her screen , the blocked his number and deleted every trace of him , She ignored his presence outside her door all night .
Only her mothers voice the next morning made her unlock the door .
She collapsed into those familiar arms that had always been there for her .
Her mother didnt understand but held her daughter close , stroking her hair like she used to when Skylar was small .
Callias watched from the shadows , sleepless and silent , before disappearing downstairs .
For the next few days , Skylar slept in her mothers room , safe from him They packed together , sharing whispered secrets late into the night like they used to before everything changed .
In her mothers arms , Skylar found moments of peace .
The night before leaving , she tried to stay in her mothers room one last time .
But her mom insisted she needed proper rest in her own bed .
Alone in her room , Skylar stared into the darkness , counting shadows on her ceiling At midnight , she heard the familiar sound of a key turning Callias slipped in with his spare key , wrapping his arms around her .
Still mad at me , baby ? I messed up .
Please forgive me .
Three days of silence … Im going crazy without you .
Skylar lay still , eyes closed .
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Chapter 5 Hearing her quiet breathing , Callias sighed softly , Knowing she was hurting , he only kissed her temple , holding her close .
Skylar stayed awake all night , listening to his heartbeat against her back .
In the morning , his phone buzzed , She glanced at the screen Victoria .
Skylar nudged him awake , holding out his phone .
Still half asleep , Callias answered .
Within seconds , he released his hold on her waist , sitting up sharply .
After hanging up , he turned back to her .
Sky , I … Dont turn on the lights .
Just go .
Her voice was barely a whisper in the darkness , empty of emotion .
Thinking shed forgiven him , Callias murmured agreement and got up .
At the door , something made him pause .
He looked back at her curled form in the shadows .
Ill be back soon , baby .
Wait for me .
But Skylar didnt need him anymore .
Wouldnt wait for him anymore .
They were done .
She listened to his car start up , watched his headlights fade away .
Only then did she turn on the lamp .
She got ready like any other morning shower , clothes , makeup .
Her mother knocked , calling her to breakfast .
She ate quietly , watching the staff load her luggage into the car .
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As they carried the last bag , she suddenly remembered .
She returned to her empty room one final time , pulling out a bank card and letter from her drawer .
She placed them in Calliass room where hed find them immediately .
This time , Im leaving you first .
Her mother called from downstairs .
Skylar , hurry ! Well miss your flight ! She called back , heading down .
The car was waiting .
After goodbye hugs with her mom and uncle , she got in .
Her mothers voice cracked behind her .
Take care of yourself , sweetheart .
I put that family friends number in your pocket call him if you need anything .
Follow your dreams .
Dont worry about us .
Skylar rolled down her window , fighting tears as she answered each goodbye .
When they disappeared from view , she finally looked ahead .
The morning sun was bright , full of promise .
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