Chapter 61: Talk to herEmma POV….I yanked my hand out of Charlotte’s grip the moment she succeeded in dragging me to a secluded corner.“Let go,” I hissed, my eyes shooting daggers at her. “Why are you dragging me around like I’m some little child?” I rubbed my left wrist with my right hand—she had gripped it so tightly, it ached.“Girl, you’re such a bitch. How long were you planning to keep this from me? Forever?” she spat, her face twisted like she was ready to tear me apart.I didn’t need her to say it—I already knew what she was talking about. But I wasn’t ready to come clean just yet.“What are you talking about?” I asked coolly. Playing clueless was my specialty, and I was damn good at it.“Spare me the act. I know you better than you know yourself,” she snapped. Here she goes again with that tired line. Annoying as it was, she wasn’t exactly wrong. She knew enough.I let out a heavy sigh, realizing there was no use pretending anymore. She’d already figured things out.“F
Chapter 60: Late Arrival Anna POV…. I sat on my bed, Emma’s words playing over and over in my head. I couldn’t shake the feeling, no matter how hard I tried. It all felt like a dream—how could Louis, of all people, try to kill me? It was so hard to believe.I thought we were finally getting along. I thought things were finally going well between us. I was beginning to trust him, to see him as a friend. And now this?How could he? How could he try to hurt me again? And the worst part was, I still wasn’t even sure who the real Louis was. If Emma hadn’t come to warn me about the danger ahead, would I have been his next prey?How dare he? How dare he turn against me after I placed so much hope in him? That ungrateful bastard. I swear, after I’m done dealing with Damien, he’s next. He’ll be the next one I take down—for betraying me not just once, but twice.Yes, I let the pain from the first betrayal fade. I let it wash away. But not this time. I won’t let this slide.My hands clenched
Chapter 59: Wow!Emma POV…..I walked out of Anna’s room with a satisfied grin playing on my lips. Now I’m certain—Louis won’t be able to say a word to her.Seeing him with Logan earlier, I could only conclude one thing: he’s trying to help her… to save her. And I can’t let that happen.She’s mine. My prey. And when the time is right, I’ll feast on her.The dream I told her? Just a lie. A carefully crafted story meant to scare her away from Louis.Oh, poor, innocent thing. If only she knew I was the real devil, she’d run from me like the plague.I know she’s full of life, I know she wants to escape this miserable place—but how unfortunate for her. She won’t get that chance. Soon enough, she’ll be lying in my belly, right where she belongs.Very soon… everything will fall into place. Definitely. I just need to move faster—Louis might try to stand in my way, and I won’t let that happen.That scumbag! If I had the chance to kill him, I would. And I swear, that would make me the happies
Chapter 58: Bitter Truth Anna POV….I watched as Emma drew closer, and my mind raced with endless possibilities. What’s going on in her head? Why is she walking toward me with that expression? Am I in trouble? Is she about to hit me? I couldn’t think straight. The more I tried to make sense of it, the more confused I became.The suspense ended when she finally stopped in front of me and yanked my hand harshly. That was it—I couldn’t stay quiet any longer.“What is going on? And why are you dragging me like this?” I snapped, pulling my hand away from her grip.Before I could even catch my breath, she grabbed me again. This time, panic surged through me. Her grip was firm, urgent, and unexplained. My mind spiraled into fear.“What is this? Why are you holding me like this? Is something wrong?” I fired off questions, my voice trembling. My ears burned for an answer, any answer.I was running out of patience, and her silence was only adding fuel to my anxiety. Her actions weren’t just c
Chapter 57: A Sudden Disruption Louis POV….“Damien!” I stammered, fear and panic seizing my chest. No wonder his scent had been so strong. Oh boy… I am so dead.I tried to speak again, but panic glued my lips shut. I scrambled for an excuse—a perfect one—but my mind went blank. Not a single thought came through.It was like my brain had abandoned me to carry this burden alone. That jerk! Why does it always betray me like this? Why does it leave me hanging when I need it the most?“What are you doing in front of my door? Why are you sneaking around like some shameless thief?” Damien’s voice struck me like a slap across the face. It was harsh enough to jolt words out of my mouth.“I… I wanted to check if you were in, so I could apologize for what I did,” I blurted out. I was shocked by how easily the lie rolled off my tongue.“You want to apologize?” he chuckled in disbelief.That’s it, I thought. He doesn’t buy it. He’s a full-blown Thomas—he needs proof to believe anything.“If y
Chapter 56: I am so dead Emma POV..I watched as he zoomed away, unable to shake off the countless questions rising within me. What was he doing here? Why now? And what exactly was his connection to Logan?I couldn’t hold it in. I needed answers—and fast. I had to find Logan and ask him what Louis was doing here. My curiosity was burning, and I needed to feed it before it consumed me.Glancing around, I scanned for Logan. His car was still parked nearby, so he had to be around. I just had to figure out where.I made my way behind the building. He usually went there to cool off and smoke his cigarettes. He should be there. He had to be.“Gosh,” I exhaled, relief washing over me as I spotted him exactly where I’d expected.He noticed me before I could get close. That silly smirk stretched across his face as he raised his cigarette to his lips and blew out smoke through his nostrils. Typical Logan—smoking his life away like he had nothing to lose. Foolish brat.He would be my next targ