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he’d said, shaking his head. “She’ll adjust,” I replied tightly. “Sure,” Zayn chuckled. “And I’m the Pope.” Dinner was even worse. Alessia never missed an opportunity to jab me with her tongue, and Zayn sat there enjoying the show like it was a comedy act. After she stormed off again, Zayn leaned back in his chair, smirking. “She’s got fire. I like her.” “She’s reckless,” I muttered. “She’s alive,” Zayn countered. “Most women in our world are trained shadows. She’s a storm.”

She knew that the strength she had found within herself, coupled with the unwavering support of Jared by her side, would guide her through the labyrinth of shadows and into the light of truth. And so, they embarked on their journey, ready to unveil the secrets that had haunted Cordelia's dreams and threatened her sanity. Little did they know that the path they were about to tread would lead them to revelations more astonishing and perilous than they could have ever imagined.

I finish with a wink. He splutters, seemingly impressed. "You are one impossible woman, Lilith Russo." When playing a game, sometimes you gave to act dumb in order to make strategic moves that will eventually lead to your big win, if I played my cards right, I could beat Rayne De Luca at his own sick game of power play. The thought alone makes me freaking excited. I stretch my hand with a scoff. "Your black card, husband?"