âNexâĶ I have something to confess to you,â 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. âIâĶ In these past two years, I couldn
Nexâs POVWith the interrogation done, Helio and I made our way back to Beowulf and Helix, holding hands as we walked. The questions werenât so difficult; just asking about how I was treated, what was Helioâs connection with the mafia and his life there, and what our connection was. All I was worrie
âIf you can believe that, then yes.â I grew even more lost by the response, in which she seemed to have noticed. âBeowulf, a lot has happened in this kingdom while we were gone. One of them being Drake and GaronâsâĶ relationship. So to say.ââHow do you mean?â I questioned.âWellâĶ Theyâre close, you
Nexâs POVI wasnât sure what happened or whyâĶ 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. âMom!â I was snapped out of my stupor upon hearing Helix call for me, as I turned
âDad is already on his way to Mom, isnât 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
Zekeâs 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