The Mafia's Girl
It is a miracle the light bulb hasn’t shattered yet.
“You promised you’d let me live!” he screams. His tears and blood make a pitiful combination. He is suddenly aware that I am a monster, but I am not just a monster. I am Kane, and in many ways, for his sake, that may be the worst monster of all.
I turn back and give him one last smile. “Goodbye, Leo.”
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Above ground, the sun shines brightly without a hint of the bloodshed that took place underground. I make my way back to the fighting arena and am pleased to hear that Lily has made it to the final round. I would have watched her fight had it not been for dear ‘ol Leo.