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Chapter 5Ravenna’s POVThe pain didn't feel real at first.I stared at the knife, my mind in limbo as if it couldn't grasp the concept of someone being so cruel she didn't bat an eye to kill.It was when she yanked the blade out and blood gushed from the wound, forcing the air from my lungs, that the pain became real.My body screamed in agony, the ache hitting every part of me until my vision went white.“Lilith please,” I managed as I struggled against the ropes once more but that only seemed to intensify the pain.“Goodbye, Ravenna.” were her last words before she walked away leaving me helpless.My eyes burned, but I didn’t know if it was from tears or blood loss. The ceiling above me blurred in and out of focus, the flickering bulb stretching into streaks of white and gold. I tried to move.I couldn’t.Warmth pooled beneath me, spreading slowly, soaking into my clothes, sticky against my skin. The metallic scent was suffocating now. I could taste it every time I tried to swallo

Chapter 4Ravenna’s POVI knew my adoptive father had a daughter.Of course I did.Elias had never hidden that from me. But she ran away from home and never came back. I believed the only reason he adopted me was to fill the void she left in his heart.I didn’t mind. He was the closest thing to being loved I knew.But seeing her now in her full glory made me wonder if it was real.She was so pretty, with crystalline blue eyes, plush lips that complimented her auburn hair that fell just below her shoulders and a body of a well-crafted vase, a stark contrast to the woman I was.She was here now.Still, it didn’t give her any right because she wasn’t when the company went bankrupt and I had to work three jobs to fund our marketing. Not when I stayed up night after night learning contracts, negotiating with investors twice my age, fighting to keep Thorne’s Renegades alive.And now she stood in front of me like she deserved it because she shared his blood.“That company is my life’s work.

Chapter 3Ravenna's POVThis couldn't be happening.While my heart was bleeding, Damien stood, pulled her close, and kissed her in front of everyone.In front of me.I couldn’t hear the music anymore. Just the blood rushing in my ears.They walked off the stage hand in hand, not one glance in my direction. It was like I’d been erased.Abruptly my legs moved.I don’t remember deciding to, but my feet were already carrying me toward the restricted area behind the stage.I felt so many things at once — anger, pain, and worse, denial.“Ma’am, you can’t go back there,” a security guard blocked me with his arm.“That’s my boyfriend!” I snapped.“Please step back.” The guard said, his face twisting in irritation.I let out a sound that didn’t feel human. “Damien!” I shouted over the noise. “Damien!”My voice echoed so loudly that I drew attention but I didn't care.The guard grabbed my arm. “Ma’am, calm down.”“Don’t touch me!” I jerked away, nearly losing my balance. “Damien!”He paused mid

Chapter 2Ravenna’s POVThe rally grounds were already alive when I arrived. Music blasted from massive speakers. The energy was buzzing and my nerves were all over the place.I stepped out of my car and into the crowd, scanning faces.Where are you?Flashing lights from cameras cut across the night, the hall was decorated in blues, whites and reds, everywhere was packed. I flashed my ID to the bouncer at the VIP table section, he nodded letting me through the red line.I moved deeper into the sea of people, my heart beating too fast.Then I saw him.The love of my life.He stood near the podium, wearing a red tux, confidence radiating from every inch of him. This man was effortlessly gorgeous. His gray eyes sparkled as he laughed heartily and that’s when I saw he was talking to a woman.A slender blonde. Long hair cascading down her back. She was wearing a matching red dress that hugged her curves. A dress I could only dream of fitting in.My weight wouldn’t let me since I was plus s

Chapter 1Ravenna’s POV“You will die if you carry this baby to term.” She spelled out the words. Her face twisted in anger that she was failing to suppress.Despite her jarring words, I shook my head, my hand trembling as I clutched my chest.I’d been told several times. Usually, they were sugarcoated, but after the last panic attack I had, my doctor was fed up.She wanted me to see reason and follow the logical choice; terminate my baby and begin treatment for my ventricular tachycardia.But to me that wasn't the logical choice.This baby was my ticket to saving my relationship with Damien.He had grown distant over the years. We barely saw each other, and when we did, he rushed our time together.Leaving abruptly or the moment he reached his climax unbothered if I was pleased.We used to be the dream couple everyone spoke about. Our first year together felt like a fever dream.“Are you listening to me Ravenna?” Doctor Lisa called out when I remained quiet.What was I to say to he