The general’s roundhouse kick sent Ludric crashing against the farthest wall.
Five uniformed soldiers ran towards them before the two men with Ludric could even blink.Athena turned around to see Richard's confused look, as he looked from the soldiers to Athena.
“Know when to give up, Richard. There will be enough time for your pain,” she said as she linked her hand with Raymond's.
She felt Raymond's surprised gaze on her, but her eyes firmed on Richard as she raised their linked arm upward.
It looked showy, but Athena didn't care as she vowed, “You will pay for everything, Richard. For every single pain you cause. Take your breaThe general’s roundhouse kick sent Ludric crashing against the farthest wall.Five uniformed soldiers ran towards them before the two men with Ludric could even blink.Athena turned around to see Richard's confused look, as he looked from the soldiers to Athena.“Know when to give up, Richard. There will be enough time for your pain,” she said as she linked her hand with Raymond's.She felt Raymond's surprised gaze on her, but her eyes firmed on Richard as she raised their linked arm upward.It looked showy, but Athena didn't care as she vowed, “You will pay for everything, Richard. For every single pain you cause. Take your brea
Athena agreed to Carmen treating her.Only that she had to do it in the waiting room close to the emergency room.True to what Athena had said, there was no internal bleeding save for the bump that was no longer as painful as it was earlier.Soon enough, Susan was wheeled out of the emergency room.Athena ignored Richard's glower and moved closer.“She looks so innocent,” came the automatic thought as she saw Susan’s bandaged head.Her puffy face was laid sideways as she was lying on her chest.
“Is it Gaius?”Athena couldn't help but wonder as Lorraine asked for Susan's room at the counter.“This way, your majesty.”Athena nodded and followed Lorraine down the white-walled hallway.No, she doubted it was. Vampires were hardly known for underhanded tactics like this.She couldn't picture Gaius trying to take her out through something as impersonal as a grenade. He would rather sink his fangs into her and watch life drain out slowly.She had never even seen his face, yet his hatred felt too personal for a quick explosive death.
MateShe finally remembered!Aeth's joy surged within Raymond as his hand automatically tightened around hers.“You remember?” he whispered, drinking in the dazzling golden flecks in her eyes. How had he never noticed that?She smiled slightly and whispered back, “I know. It is different from remembering. Especially since my mate decided to hide things from me.”“I…” her injury! Fuck, how could he forget that? “Lie still, please. We can always talk about my sins later. You are injured.”She tried to shake her head and winced. Still, she started to sit up.
No!Raymond's heart thumped as the booming crack shook the building before him.Thick smoke started pouring out of the gilded doorway, ahead of rushing feet.“My queen!” Lorraine shouted and bounded straight for the doors. Almost knocking over those stumbling out of the darkened doorway.Racking coughs filled the air as some doubled over in the cool night.Some immediately made for their cars and tore out of the event centre.Raymond’s eyes smarted as he stumbled through the doorway.
She turned back to Richard before Susan stopped stuttering.“You are the fool for all the sins you've committed. You are the blind one for not recognising royalty even if it smacks you right on your forehead. You will be the one paying today for what you've done. That I can assure you.”“I have never seen a rogue as bold as you are.” Adolphus scoffed as he stepped forward.“Are you implying that the queen will punish our alpha? Because of your lies? You think she would believe you over a man so honourable that the queen requested to officiate his wedding? My niece was right after all. You are daft.”“Ah, the uncle,” Athena responded coolly. “I was coming for you, anyway. But then,