Scarlet’s POVEverything slowed.I felt the sharp, cold steel of the blade slice across my skin, the warmth of my own blood seeping down my neck. My breath hitched, my body trembling, and for a second, I thought—this was it.This was how I was going to die.Alex’s roar shook the walls, his cries filled with agony. I wanted to look at him, to tell him I wasn’t scared, but my body was weak, drained from the blood loss. My vision blurred, my knees gave way, and I collapsed onto the cold floor.Then—chaos erupted.A deafening crash rang through the room. A body slammed against the ground, followed by the clattering of weapons. Men shouted, fists landed, and through my hazy sight, I saw someone charge into the room like a storm.Alex’s uncle.His presence was like a force of nature, his fury evident in every blow he landed. His men flooded the space, engaging Alex’s father’s guards, taking them down with calculated precision.My breathing was shallow, my heartbeat weak, but I forced my eye
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