Chapter 33

Syria’s POV

“I’ll be gone for a while, Syria. Make sure while I’m away, don’t do anything that goes against my rules,” Uncle said to me. It was the first thing he told me the next morning.

I just stood there, nodding, trying not to show any expression. I figured the day would be quiet, especially since I had already driven Novene away. I thought I’d finally get some peace.

I was wrong.

The moment Uncle left the house, the silence was short-lived. Someone banged on the door. Loud and aggressive,