Raising her head, Zoe said, “Have you asked Gwynn if she wants to stay here, Noah? You took away her freedom. What’s the difference between her and the old me? Please, Noah. Set her free. If she makes it out of this, let her look after Lorian and live out the rest of her life in peace.

“Gwynn has suffered enough, Noah. I’ve never begged you for anything. Please, do this for me and let her go…”

This was the second time they fought over Gwynn.

Noah loved Zoe a lot. Saying something that would