LOGINYARA's POVJudy scowled at me when she heard my threat, while I smirked and turned away from her in disgust.Beth let out a deep breath and turned to look at me."So… Let's get out of here then. You need to cool off and, "She looked at Judy, scowled, before looking at me again. "I'm really tired of looking at her."I snickered and cast Judy one final chilling look before nodding."Yeah, let's go."When we were outside and had walked a few feet away from the barn, Beth suddenly stopped, making me stop as well, and I furrowed my brows, somewhat confused."What's wrong?""I was just wondering…I mean, we have her there now, but what are we really going to do with her? After all, we really can't keep her in there forever.""Oh." I said, and realized that Beth was right. "I haven't really thought about that to be honest."I looked at the barn again and rubbed my forehead. "I actually just brought her here with the plan to make her suffer, with no actual concrete process already mapped out."
YARA's povI glared at Judy from where I stood, the entire blood in my system boiling over with so much anger and hate.I'd dreamed of the day when I'd finally get my hands on Judy and punish her for all the harm she'd caused my child. Now that she was tied up in front of me, completely at my mercy, I longed to be over and done with it.But not yet. I chide myself. These things required precision."I'm not scared of you!" Judy screamed, jutting out her chin like she was in the right. "My child deserved a chance to be raised in a fine home, surrounded by the beautiful things of life. Just as much as your child did, perhaps even more so!""Is that right?" I asked, my voice cool and low as I balled my hands into fists at my sides."Yes, it is! Daniel is my child's father, and for that reason I did everything I could to secure my son's future under Daniel's care. And I'd do it again, Yara! I'd definitely do every hurtful thing that I did to your child if it meant mine got a chance!""you
JUDY's povWhen I finally came to, every part of my body hurt like I'd been pounded all over.I moaned in pain as I slowly opened my eyes, and for a couple of seconds, I felt groggy and disoriented as I struggled to remember where I was.My memories returned to me in a sequence, and I first remembered watching Yara and Beth from a hiding spot, then I remembered… shoot!Yara!It all came rushing back to me then.Yara wasn't blind at all, and I was just about to spill the beans to Daniel when someone dragged me from behind. My phone must have fallen in all the commotion because I didn't get to even hear Daniel's voice, much less tell him what I had discovered."Where the hell am I?" I choked out as I struggled to sit up and look around me.I was in a poorly lit barn, with my legs bound together by a rope, while my hands were tied in front of me. By the way the ropes stung, I was sure it was laced with wolfsbane. Whoever took me, definitely did not have good intentions."Hello?? Why d
JUDY's povI found it hard to believe what I was seeing. But it was happening right there in front of me, so what was hard to believe? Craning my neck forward while still trying to conceal my presence, I tried as much as possible to make out the conversation between the two and was actually able to catch some words."I'm not sure how long we have, but there is so much I have to tell you." Beth said, reaching for Yara's hand, worry lines etched across her forehead.Yara looked around her as though trying to make sure they weren't seen, and I ducked for cover."That b*tch." I murmured and shook my head. "She really had us all fooled."So it turns out that Yara wasn't as stupid as I believed she was. I mean, she'd had her vision all these while, and managed to convince us all that she was still blind.I had to inform Daniel! I bet he was going to have a kick when he learned of this. But Yara and Beth were still talking, so I put all thoughts of exposing Yara to the side for that momen
The Author’s PerspectiveDaniel was not dead.Judy stood there breathing hard. Her face was pale, and her voice shook when she called Daniel’s name again. Daniel wiped the blood from his mouth with the back of his hand. His face was swollen already, and one side of his shirt was dirty from the ground. He looked furious and humiliated.The two men helped him back into the house. Judy followed behind them, still shaken.Inside, one of the men brought the first aid box while the other stood in front of Daniel, waiting for an answer.“Why would someone attack you like that?” he asked. “Do you know him?”Daniel’s face turned dark. “No.”The man frowned. “Then why did he come straight for you?”“I said I don’t know,” Daniel snapped.The room went quiet for a moment.Judy had been standing nearby the whole time. She was still angry from everything that had happened outside. She had nearly been hit, had screamed for help, and had watched Daniel get beaten in front of the house. Now he was b
Yara’s POV“Murder! Daniel is dead!”Judy’s scream tore through the night again and again. For one frozen moment, I could not move. Daniel lay flat on the ground, one arm twisted badly under him, his face turned to the side, blood at the corner of his mouth. He did not move. He did not speak. He did not even seem to breathe.Judy dropped to her knees beside him, her hands shaking so badly that she could hardly touch him. “Daniel! Daniel!” she cried, then threw her head up and screamed again, “Murder! Somebody help! He’s dead!”The street seemed to break open all at once.Doors flew open. Lights came on. Footsteps rushed closer. Voices rose from every direction.Beth’s husband stood there staring at Daniel’s body as if he could not believe what he had done. The anger on his face was gone now. In its place was fear. Raw fear.“I didn’t…” he said, but the words stuck in his throat.Judy pointed at him with a trembling hand. “You killed him!”People began shouting over one another.“Call
Yara’s PovThe sky was just beginning to pale when a furious shout tore through the house and jolted me awake. The sound was sharp and raw, full of rage that could not be contained, and I knew instantly that the trouble had finally erupted downstairs. My heart leapt as I shot upright in bed, every
Yara’s PovI met Kennedy in the small sitting room beside the library, the one Judy rarely used because she said it felt damp and uninviting. That was exactly why I chose it. The curtains were drawn, the lights dim, and the space felt safely forgotten.Kennedy sat across from me, legs crossed, her
Yara’s PovRebecca did not speak right away after the door closed behind us. She leaned slightly against the wall, listening intently, her expression focused and alert. I could tell she was making sure no one was lingering outside, no footsteps paused too close to the door.“I might have found some
Yara’s PovI got out of bed the moment I heard voices outside. At first, I thought I was imagining it, but then the sound came again, clearer this time. I walked toward the window and gently pushed the curtain aside. From upstairs, I had a clear view of the front gate.Rebecca was standing there.M







