Chapter 609

"Evelyn, you're my wife, and Zach's my son," Ethan said. "It's my duty to keep you both safe. And with me around, there's nothing to fear from Murphy." Tears pricked my eyes, and I bit down hard on my lip. "B-But, Ethan… I'm scared. I'm so scared. I can't bear the thought of losing you or Zach. P-Please, don't come back…" The lump in my throat was choking me, and my vision blurred with tears. Ethan could be so reckless sometimes! I tried everything to get him and Zachary away from all this danger, to give them a chance at peace. And now he was ready to walk right back into it. All of it had been for nothing, hadn't it? "Don't cry, Evelyn." Ethan's voice softened as if he understood what was going on in my mind. "Trust me. I've got this. I won't act impulsively, and I won't put you or Zach in danger. I'm coming back to stand with you. "Together, we'll bring down that bastard Murphy. And I'll make sure Madison's safe, too. No one will hurt you or Zach while I'm around." His words