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28. Secrets

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~ QUADE ~

I sit back in my seat, one ankle resting on the other knee, my eyes cold as I swirl the liquid in my crystal glass, absently watching the man in front of me scream for mercy as one of my men slices open his back with a spiked whip.

Blood mars the ground, a pleasant sight to satiate the anger I feel towards him.

“I’m sorry! I shouldn’t have let her in! Please forgive me, I’ll- I’ll do anything! Please!” he screams.

I raise an eyebrow. “When it comes to betraying me, no matter how small or big, there is no mercy. You let her in when my orders were clear.” I take a gulp of my drink before I stand up and walk towards him, every step I take echoing in the dark warehouse. Calculated and powerful like a predator stalking his prey, and just like a prey does, he cowers in fear.

I crouch down in front of him as I slowly drink the rest of my whiskey before tilting my head.

“She took something of mine, and now that’s caused me more work,” I whisper, my voice so calm, yet it holds the wei
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Holly Mazzarelli
I wonder if Quade is and Julian are brothers or cousins, and they both share a bond with Layla.
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Chara Mullins
I love this book so far it keeps me thinking
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Vivian Akoto
I am guessing Quade's mother may be from the Sapphire Pack, and so do Julian
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