But this was all beyond his control. If he truly had a handle on the situation, Lillian Bancroft wouldn't have been the one with the most votes today.
The meeting concluded, and a new Supreme Leader had been chosen.
The nation celebrated—a time of joy for some, and sorrow for others.
A little over half an hour later, Lillian Bancroft returned. The first thing he did was hug their child, then he unlocked the shackle on Chloe Marshall's ankle. Seeing her hesitation, afraid to take a full step, his heart ached. He pulled her into a forceful embrace. "My wife, if you behave from now on, I won't put this shackle on you again."
Chloe Marshall knew exactly why. It was because he had the child. He knew she would never abandon her baby.
This was just a different kind of leash.
"Fine."
