When I saw my escape, I took it.
Now I'm in New York City and trying to get my life back on track.
Despite the tracker in my ankle, Crow hasn't come for me.
He hasn't even called me.
I told him the depth of my feelings but he cruelly rejected them.
Maybe he's forgotten about me.
One day, I walk into my apartment and spot the pile of buttons on the counter.
I never left them there, and there's only one explanation for their presence.
Maybe Crow hasn't forgotten me after all.
Crow knows exactly where I am-but he hasn't come for me.

When I saw my chance to run, I took it and returned to New York City. I live in my old apartment, got my old job back, and do my best to pretend Crow Barsetti never existed. I looked him in the eye and told him I loved him-and he ignored me.

I accept the relationship is over when he doesn't call for several weeks, but when I walk into my apartment and spot the buttons sitting on the counter, I realize I'm wrong. Crow has come for me-and he wants me to know it.

When we finally come face to face, I expect a groveling apology and a declaration of love, but I get neither. Crow wants me to return to Tuscany with him, and as much as I miss my old life, I refuse. Not unless he gives me everything I want. I want commitment instead of buttons. I want love instead of lust. I want a husband and children, someday.

And I want it with him.

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