AIRA VALERIUS “Well, looks can be deceiving.” I’d mumbled, looking away from him, my voice going low as I stared at the wall ahead. I was not referring to myself, but rather, the people around me. Just a few days ago, even I had the same thought as him. That the people close to me wouldn’t hurt me but look where that thought landed me. Killed. I wonder why someone like Alex who clearly has some influence have such blatant trust in me, a stranger. “True.” His voice came, deep, and calm. I could t help but glance at him, only to find his gaze already on me. Then, he added. “But you’re my wife, and i would like to have faith in the woman I married. However. It is up to you whether you’ll prove me right, or wrong.” He had said it so calmly, as though he was speaking of the weather, and yet, I could sense some threat in it. It was so subtle, but it was there. I felt it. It was as though he was saying if I did betray him and prove him wrong, there would be consequences. And yet, why w
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