Only Death Made Her See Love novel Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Eloping

"Clare, I know running off with me was hard on you. But I swear, I'll treat you right from now on."

His soft voice echoed in her ears. Clarissa's eyes flew open.

And there he was. Gregory. His eyes warm and fake.

"Gregory!"

Memories of her death slammed into her. Her whole body shook.

"Nightmare?" Gregory gently touched her forehead. "We're already at sea. Jonathan can't catch us now. And your folks? Don't worry. Selina will take care of them."

Clarissa slapped his hand away without thinking. She turned stiffly and stared out at the waves.

The sea stretched wide, crashing hard against the rocks.

She was alive again—back on the boat. Back to when she first ran off with Gregory.

Last time, she broke her engagement with Jonathan and ran away. The Jeffersons cut ties with the Chandlers. Jonathan left. Her family lost everything. George got desperate and fell into Selina's trap before ending up in prison.

"Clare, what's going on?" Gregory frowned, rubbing his wrist where she had slapped his hand.

Clarissa looked up at him. Her eyes were bloodshot and burning with rage.

He looked confused, but the boat was about to leave. He didn't want to waste time. "Come on. Let's go," he said, reaching for her hand.

The moment he reached for her, she yanked her arm away.

"Clare, what the hell? You don't want to come with me?" There was a flicker of rage simmering in his eyes.

"As if!" She let out a cold laugh. "You're not worth it."

He grabbed her wrist and yanked her toward the boat.

"Let go of me!"

Clarissa fought hard, but her body was still too weak. No matter how much she struggled, she couldn't break free.

He was pulling her up the dock when they were interrupted by screeching tires.

A long line of black cars rolled in, perfectly timed.

Their headlights sliced through the dark, so blinding she had to turn her face.

Through the glare, she saw the man in the front car. His expression was hard to read, but his presence was unmistakable.

Her heart jumped—it was Jonathan.