Despite all her preparation, the fallout from last night was worse than she expected. No matter what path he chose (and it would wholly be his decision) he would hate her. Melody had either effectively trapped him into a marriage he never wanted or a man who abandoned his wife. There was no positive outcome here, no alternative to salvage any chance of happiness.

"I know I didn't. I'm sorry." What else could she have done, though? Waste time trying to tell him to leave and then drug him when he wouldn't? There were only minutes to get away from the party - minutes to avoid their ruin. Melody wasn't leaving anything to chance, not when their lives were on the line! Surely, if he believed nothing else he would believe that? Melody folded her arms tight across her chest. "I panicked and didn't think. I'm sorry."

An apology would never be enough, she knew that. However, presently it was all she had to offer. Biting back tears, Melody quickly continued, "I'll do whatever you decide to do. I can't turn back time and undo it, I would if I could. I … everything got way out of hand. And if you want … I'll do whatever you decide." She repeated, at a loss as to what else she could do to fix her mistake.