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118. Bound in the Dark

Author: MissGreen
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-02 21:56:51

ALEXEI POV

The sudden blast of light hit me hard, intimidating me and making me squint from the glare. After being locked in a dark room—so long I could no longer count the hours—the abrupt brightness stung my eyes. Several figures loomed before me, their shapes blurry from the harsh light deliberately aimed at my face.

“Alexei Vasiliev, confess to everything, and Nightshade will give you a lighter punishment.”

Of course. Who else would order lackeys like these to speak to me?

Why does Vlad not dare face me directly? I know he is the mastermind behind all of this. What a coward. He is a division leader, yet he has no courage to look me in the eyes.

I let out a low chuckle. “I will not say anything. Unless the division leader or Alistair himself speaks to me.”

“Do not act smart!”

A punch landed on my face, followed by another blow to my stomach. I only hissed softly, forcing myself not to double over.

“You will feel much worse if you keep being stubborn,” another threatened.

I know. Th
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