Prologue

He didn't deserve her. I knew that from the beginning. One look at her, and I knew she was too good for for him. Hell, she was too good for me too, but I still had to have her.

I've done my share of bad things, but this is probably the worst. It's funny, though, because I haven't lost a wink of sleep over it. And not for one second have I regretted my decision.

Even now as I watch her, I know what's coming. I have to put an end to this, and she won't like it. But I swore the first time I laid eyes on her that I'd do whatever it took to make her mine. And if that means breaking the law, then so be it. All I care about is if she's in my arms in the end.

She doesn't know it yet, but she's a fighter. She's going to fight me, fight for control, and even fight herself. She won't want what I'm giving her, but eventually she'll take it. Because she won't have a choice. There will be no other option but me.

I look down at her sleeping body and she has no idea what's about to happen. I brush a strand of hair away from her face, needing something before I go. I'm about to turn her world upside down, and this might be the last bit of peace I have for some time. The calm before the storm.

It's still dark out, and though I want to stay longer, I can't. I take one last look at her before I turn and walk out of the room.

Soon,I think to myself as I walk out into the night, knowing this will be the last night I'm ever without her.