Ethan was dragged away, his shouts echoing as the officers escorted him out of the bar. The whispers and stares of onlookers faded into the background as Kiara sat silently, her chest heaving. Relief, disbelief, and an odd sense of calm washed over her. She had faced her fears—and won.
In the days that followed, Kiara packed her life into boxes and left SilverMoore behind. The city that had once held so much promise, but later became a prison of heartbreak, was now just a memory. She moved to a new place, one that symbolized hope, growth, and the life she was ready to rebuild.