Bellatrix SinclairMy heart was racing, goosebumps erupting upon my skin as I locked eyes with the man holding a knife to Nova’s throat, pressing the blade until blood spilled from the wound. I’m hit with a wave of nausea as the metallic scent of her blood warped my senses, bile rising in my throat that was even harder to swallow.“Stop.” I hissed, sharpening my gaze. “I’ll give you what you want.”His condescending voice grated my ears. “That’s a good girl.”The man holding the gun to my head scoffed, annoyed. “From what I heard, you were a girl who gambled with bigger stakes.” He clicked his tongue sourly. “I’m disappointed.”I bit my tongue, squashing the defiance. They were antagonizing us, goading a reaction to warrant our deaths. Rage flashed in Nova’s eyes, her expression volatile and carved with ire. Even at the brink of death, she was giving me permission to sacrifice her life in exchange for these ledgers.“Bellatrix, don’t.” She gritted out, the man locking his arm around h
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