Chapter 10

Her words sent a jolt through me, but I quickly recovered my composure.

"William, I've already died once. Just consider me truly dead, and let's let each other go," I said coldly.

"No!" He jerked his head up.

"I can't, Charlotte. Even if you hate me, resent me—you can even hit me or curse me—but please don't tell me you're really gone. I beg you, come back to me," he said, his voice brimming with