And that's still not enough, of course, which means he still can't bring Fanny back.The passing days had begun to take their toll on him as he only closed his eyes for an hour or two each night only to wake up drenched in a cold sweat with a gun pointed at an invisible enemy.His appearance also began to show signs of serious coercion.While his eyes were now permanently sunk in and there was deep darkness beneath them, his complexion looked dull and almost sickly.His people believe it is most likely due to the alcohol and tobacco diet he has, but they know better than to say anything to him.Despite reaching his end, Michel did not give up.Therefore, he held a final meeting because of the month that Mr. Aiden has given him that is coming to an end in two days and he wants to give away a few final details of his plan."So the news is out that I've taken over now. Now we need to brief all the Guests on what's going on - get ready to assist us. Vengo, you need to talk to Rowan and Al

Fanny. His brave and beautiful girl lay frozen, so still. Too quiet.Michel felt his heartbreak.When he first lost her, he thought he was in pain. But now... now he knows what real pain feels like.And Fanny has been through worse than that."Fanny..." Michel whispered, leaning against her ear."It's me. Michel. I'm here now."A small cry escaped his lips when she didn't answer.He despaired when he saw her beautiful brown eyes. To hear her sweet voice.He needs her.And he knows, she needs him just as much, if not more.However, he couldn't protect her.He had let her down, and the thought was like a bullet through his heart.He was careless, and she paid for his mistake.Michel's eyes filled with tears as he slowly leaned forward.As gently as he could, he wrapped his arms underneath Fanny and pulled her into his lap, pulling her close to his chest.Her hair was covered with vomit and other things he didn't even want to think about.Rocking back and forth, holding her in his arms,

"Michel..." Audrey sighed but didn't push.Standing up, he gently placed Fanny in the warm water.He winced as his feet made contact with the floor, the bullet still lodged inside.Closing his eyes, he ignored the burn so he could focus on Fanny.Holding her in a sitting position, he let the water cover her body, desperately hoping that she would warm up.She is still very cold, and Michel is afraid that she will stay in this frozen place forever.Audrey crouched behind Fanny's head and quickly washed her hair.The water turned a dirty brown, as Michel ran his hand over her neck and arms while the same questions swirled around in her head.How did Fanny live in hell in this state? How can she survive?His throat burned as his heart throbbed and spasmed in his chest.Spraying some soap in his hand, he quickly washed her feet and then her back.When he was done, he pulled her out so Audrey could quickly drain the dirty water.Placing Fanny back in the empty tub again, Michel repeatedly

She pushed him away."Are you deaf? I said don't touch me.""But..."Fanny pushed him again. This time it's harder."Stay away from me, Michel." She screamed as she continued to push him, somehow gathering a strength he didn't understand where she got from."Bastard. I hate you. I'm busy with you." Fanny's voice grew louder, piercing the wall.Next thing they knew, Charles and Rosabella broke open the door, only to witness how Fanny knelt with her hands over her ears as she began to breathe rapidly, now in a state of complete panic.Rosabella immediately lunged forward and yelled at Michel as she crouched down in front of her best friend and hugged Fanny in her lap."What did you do to her?"However, Michel just stood there, frozen, with a pale face as the girl sobbed into Rosabella's shoulder, her cry filled with pain.Charles wrapped his arms around Michel's biceps and led him out of the room, leaving Fanny crying with Rosabella behind.Michel didn't even need to make an effort as a

"So what's your plan?" Vengo tossed his drink back, wincing at the burning sensation down his throat."That means you all missed the point and that is Davies is ours. Charles, I want you to make a public announcement at all the major businesses. Tell them this: Now you are working for the Black Roses or for your former leader, a Phoenix rat. So you can be with us or against us If they come with us they should report to them me at the end of the week. By then whoever doesn't have one, will be the enemy.""And will this take down Mr. Aiden?" Kaylin tilted her head.Michel smirked. "It'll be over a week. Because then I'll make it a hunting game. The first person to bring that bastard alive for me will receive a handsome compensation and be in good standing in our circle."Loving the idea, Kaylin's lips curled into a devilish smile. "Does that apply to us?" She defied, a glint of evil shining from her eyes.Michel lit a cigarette and took a deep breath. "Happy hunting."---"I can stay he