The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 490

Her eyes widened suddenly. Had her legs just regained feeling?

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Charles left Rosewood. During the drive, he kept aggravating his wound to stay conscious. Instead of heading to the hospital, he made his way to Evelyn’s place. Ever since the drug kicked in, his mind was consumed with thoughts of Evelyn. Every moment they'd shared played on a loop in his mind. The more he thought about her, the more his desire burned, making him want Evelyn even more. Rationality slipped away, leaving only raw, instinctive urges. By the time he reached Evelyn's doorstep, one thought took over: he needed Evelyn. He wanted another child with her. Eve loved kids so much; if she was carrying his child, she wouldn't be with anyone else. She and Brooks would be over. Eve would be his, and only his. He couldn’t bear the thought of losing her. Fueled by the drug, Charles was ready to take drastic steps. Even if it meant pushing boundaries tonight, he had to have her. He couldn't lose Eve.

With bloodshot eyes, Charles stood outside Evelyn's door, staring at the keypad. His mind was foggy, but he remembered that the code for Oakwood Manor and Evelyn’s phone and computer passwords were all Charlie’s birthday. He didn’t bother knocking. Instead, he punched in the code. First try, it worked. It was Charlie’s birthday. Eve still held onto everything of Charlie’s. As the lock clicked open, Charles’s resolve strengthened. He was going to have Eve. After tonight, maybe their Charlie could come back.

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Evelyn realized something was wrong with Charles. She suppressed her anger. Seven years ago, when they were together, Charles had been under the influence. She had experienced firsthand what a drug-driven, irrational Charles was like. Back then, he was all primal instinct. Pleas fell on deaf ears; there was only madness. Remembering that night, she had loved him deeply. Being his antidote, she was willing. But now, she harbored nothing but resentment.