Masuk“Nex… I have something to confess to you,” he said, raising more of my confusion, which then turned to fear. Did something happen while I was away for two years? Beowulf licked his lips for a moment, moisturizing them with his saliva, before continuing to speak. “I… In these past two years, I couldn
Nex’s POVWith the interrogation done, Helio and I made our way back to Beowulf and Helix, holding hands as we walked. The questions weren’t so difficult; just asking about how I was treated, what was Helio’s connection with the mafia and his life there, and what our connection was. All I was worrie
“If you can believe that, then yes.” I grew even more lost by the response, in which she seemed to have noticed. “Beowulf, a lot has happened in this kingdom while we were gone. One of them being Drake and Garon’s… relationship. So to say.”“How do you mean?” I questioned.“Well… They’re close, you
Nex’s POVI wasn’t sure what happened or why… One moment, Zeke appeared with Helix in his hold, threatening to take his life. The next we knew, he killed Raiha, and gave her as much comfort as he could in her passing. “Mom!” I was snapped out of my stupor upon hearing Helix call for me, as I turned
“Dad is already on his way to Mom, isn’t he? If they see him with me, they will think that mafia leader won. Even the leader will think that, if she is that crazy for revenge. And she will definitely try something horrible to Mom and Dad, without having to worry about what they will do. If he brings
Zeke’s POVHow do I feel about what just happened? About what I just did. I doubt it would be pride; what was there to be prideful about in this situation?I was just standing in the woods, with a gun in my hand, and one of my target in my other hand. One look at the situation before me- of Raiha co
“‘But’?” I asked, sensing more to his situation.He was silent for a moment, before giving a response. “He sounded genuine when he claimed his love for Nex. Even though he kidnapped our kids, whom he should know she cherished most. If he had any care for her at all, he would definitely try to help u
Kora’s POV“This better not be some wild goose chase John sent us on. I don’t care if it will be considered an abuse of power to humans, if there turned out to be nothing here, I will have that guy executed one way or another," Beowulf growled, tapping his foot along the floor for anything out of th
“Now? It’s still another hour before school ends, and the drive to their school doesn’t take long,” she asked.“I’d like to be there and take them home before Georgia,” I reasoned. Kora didn’t say anything else, as we left the prison. On our way out, though, a guard- the one who brought John into t
“Then you should know what happened that led to her disappearance. And all I ask now, is for you to pay attention to every word I say.”He raised a brow at my demand. “Last time I remember, prisoners have fixed duration in visits.”“Last time I remember, Beowulf and I are the mayor and his secretary







