The Canary's Final Act

Two years into building a life with Sarah, she died aboard Julian Vance's private yacht.

The official report called it a tragic accident—a simple slip and fall into the dark sea.

I knew better.

Julian had tried to force himself on her. When she fought back, he tossed her to his hulking bodyguards to teach her a lesson.

"Enjoy yourselves tonight. She’s all yours."

Three years later, I became Julian’s most cherished caged bird.

Docile. Quiet. Needing nothing, demanding nothing.