Whisper of the Devil
In one swift motion, I pulled out the dagger I had hidden on my body and drove it into his groin.
A bloodcurdling scream erupted from his throat.
Taking advantage of the chaos, I shoved him aside and bolted from the alley, shouting for help and attracting the attention of the people nearby.
Then, using the commotion as cover, I rushed straight into the military compound where the wedding was being held!
Inside, Ben was raising a toast, and when I saw the face of the woman clinging to his arm, everything finally clicked.
I finally understood the truth behind the voice I heard, and why, no matter how desperately I struggled, I could never escape the fate of being abandoned and ruined!