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126 I Will Burn It All

Penulis: Karima Sa'ad Usman
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-22 01:38:02
Adrian

“If Carson refuses to hand her over,” I said, my voice turning to steel, “I’ll burn everything. I will. And I won’t lose sleep over it.”

The flicker of fear in Cain’s eyes told me he believed me now. That he finally understood this wasn’t about politics anymore. This was personal.

I finished the whiskey in one clean gulp and rose to my feet, slow and deliberate.

“I know he’s keeping her in Blackgate Village.”

That hit him. The way his jaw clenched, the way his breath stalled—he knew I was right.

“I’ll give him until sundown,” I said. “Then I take her.”

“She was placed with us…” he tried, voice weaker now, trying to cling to law.

I tilted my head, looking him over.

“Do I look like I care?”

His silence was answer enough.

“You’re just like them,” he muttered.

I shook my head.

“No, Cain. I’m worse. Because I give fair warning.”

I stepped toward the door, pausing just long enough to twist the knife.

“Natalie and Nicole won’t add anything to your pack. You know it. You know the smart
Karima Sa'ad Usman

I hope you’re all enjoying the story! 🧛‍♂️✨ I’m truly grateful to have you here with me on this journey. Thank you so much—for your support, your encouragement, and for giving me the push I needed to write my very first vampire book. 💖🙏 You all mean more to me than words can say! 🥹📖

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Ira
Adrian don’t play about his woman. Carson better release her by sundown if he knows what’s good for him and his pack.
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Petagay Thompson
I was hoping Cain would tell him she's Carson mate but I guess next time we will find out. the story is progressing nicely. loving it
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Marlenny Fernandez
At last the good action is on its way
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