You Broke Me First Volume 3 — Chapter 3 :
When Walls Fall
The soft glow of the early morning sun filtered through the blinds of MacTech's office, casting long shadows across the desks and empty corridors. The building, usually buzzing with energy, felt heavy with silence—an uneasy calm before the storm.
Shayne sat alone in the conference room, the weight of the recent days pressing down on him. His phone lay on the table, the screen still glowing with the ominous message that had shattered their fragile peace: "You can't outrun your past. Soon, everyone will know the truth."
Fractured TrustHagar entered quietly, her steps hesitant. The exhaustion in her eyes mirrored the turmoil inside Shayne's heart. For weeks, they had danced around the walls she had built—walls of fear, pain, and guarded secrets. Now, those walls were beginning to crack.
"I saw the message," Shayne said softly, not looking up.
Hagar's breath hitched. "I don't know who sent it. But it's a warning—and a threat."
He finally met her gaze, his voice steady but filled with emotion. "We can't keep hiding. Not from them, not from each other."
She nodded, tears threatening to spill. "I'm scared, Shayne. Scared that if the truth comes out, everything we've built will crumble."
He reached out, taking her hands in his. "Maybe it's time to let the walls fall. To be real—with each other and with the world."
A Moment of VulnerabilityFor the first time, Hagar allowed herself to lean into Shayne's embrace, the weight of years of pain and loneliness melting away, if only for a moment. "I don't know if I'm ready," she whispered. "But I want to try."
Shayne kissed her forehead gently. "We'll face it together."
The UnveilingThat evening, they met with Jenna, who was slowly recovering but still weak. She handed them a folder thick with documents—proof of corruption, betrayal, and manipulation that reached the highest levels of MacTech.
"This is the truth," Jenna said, her voice trembling but resolute. "It's dangerous, but it's the only way."
Shayne and Hagar exchanged determined looks. The fight ahead would be brutal, but they had no choice.
The Price of CourageAs they prepared to expose the dark secrets, the threats escalated—anonymous calls, shadowy figures watching their every move, and whispers of betrayal from unexpected places.
One night, Shayne found Hagar standing alone on the rooftop, tears streaming down her face. "Why did you stay?" she asked, voice breaking. "After everything, why didn't you walk away?"
He pulled her close. "Because love isn't about perfection. It's about choosing each other, even when it hurts."
Cliffhanger:But just as hope flickered, a sudden explosion rocked the building below—their safe haven shattered.
In the chaos, a chilling voice echoed in Shayne's mind: "You broke me first. Now, it's your turn."
Don't miss Volume 1— Chapter 4 : Ashes and Reckoning, where love, truth, and survival collide in a battle that will change everything. Will Shayne and Hagar's fragile bond withstand the flames? Or will the past consume them both?