MasukI played my part too. Pale makeup under my eyes, a tremor in my hands when I poured tea. I let Silea catch me crying in the library once, whispering to myself about how I couldn’t lose him. She hugged me that day—tight, sympathetic, her perfume cloying. “I’m here, little sister,” she murmured. “We
AURELIA'S POV The lantern flame flickered as my words hung in the chilly air of the treehouse. “You… You have to die.” Dad froze, his eyes narrowing—not in fear, but in that sharp, calculating way he used to look at business rivals across boardroom tables. Theo shifted beside me, tense, ready
He frowned and glared at me but I shook my head so he wouldn't say anything now.. "I know dad... I know.. " I saw the shadows move away and faint footsteps walking away.. "Owen? Seriously? " I nodded... "He is not as saint as he looks dad... His eyes were never on me.. " Dad nodded, u
AURELIA'S POV By the time I finished telling him why I let Silea come back, he looked furious.. The sting bloomed hot across my cheek, sharp enough to shock the air out of my lungs. My hand flew up to touch the spot instinctively, eyes wide and locked on Dad’s face. He’d never hit me. Not onc
“I missed you, sweetheart,” he murmured. “Happy New Year.” “Happy New Year, Dad.” I pulled back, smiling through the sudden burn in my eyes. “Welcome home.” He glanced around, taking in the decorations, the quiet warmth. “Place looks good. You’ve been taking care of it.” “Trying to,” I said
"Wait lover boy.. Now is not the time.. It's time we start phase two... " He groaned but nodded anyway.. "And the first thing we have to manage is dad! " I said and he was immediately in a serious mode.. "He'll be coming in a day.." He said and I nodded.. "I know that.. Dad will not b







