The Beginning After The End Retribution Book 10 Novels & Stories

he whispered between kisses and I giggled and melted into the kiss as people clapped and cheered all around us. I'd found my happiness and nothing was ever going to take it away. THE END ******* EPILOGUE MARGO POV Scarlet had no right to be happy and after weeks of planning, I was finally going to get my revenge, and this time nothing was going to get in my way. Today was her wedding, but instead of a happy occasion, her funeral was going to take place, without a body if I could help it.

"Emily, I’m here for my check-up." The familiar voice gave me a jolt. Looking around, a bold thought hit me. Had I been reborn? Mechanically, I took the paperwork from Mira’s hand. My eyes scanned the form for the tests listed, the date, and the truth sank in. Yes, I had been given a second chance. I looked at Mira’s innocent face and felt the urge to tear her apart. In my last life, I was blinded by the way she treated me and actually believed her family thought of me like one of their own.

It was just the image and a loaded sentence: |“This was before her promotion. Before his demotion. Draw your conclusions.” I stared at the screen, thumb hovering over the post button. Then I tapped it. Send. The countdown to chaos had begun. Let the world feast, let Richard boil, let everything fall apart. The faster it all burns, the quicker I get what I want. _RICHARD'S POV_

His dragon tattoo seemed alive under the torchlight. “You were supposed to be our new beginning,” he said quietly, pain and anger twisting together in his voice. “The one who would heal what was broken between us. Instead… you’re the end of everything we tried to build.” The first crack of the strap landed across my shoulder. I screamed, the pain exploding hot and fierce. The second struck my ribs. I tasted blood on my tongue. The third hit my thighs. My body convulsed against the ropes, but they held firm. Each strike carried the weight of their shattered trust, their lost love, their broken promises.

Until we meet again, sweet girl, I hope you're dancing with the angles. END OF BOOK ONE

"W-What do y-you want f-from me?" Retribution smiled with such maliciousness that she could have made most of the guild counsel turn tail and run. "I know what you have been doing to your husband and his family, but I want to hear your story. Your fate may be a little less painful if you comply with my wishes." Delora paled then reddened. She started to let out a string of curses and insults, but was interrupted by Retribution’s steel re-enforced bracer coming hard across her face. "Insolence is not becoming of a fool." Disdain dripped from Retribution’s tones. Now bleeding freely, Delora opted to give her the information she wanted. When Delora was finished with her confession, Retribution

As we got back home, we ate lunch and Sophia had to go to work while Shane went to stay in Athena's room because he said he feels closer to her that way now that she wasn't here and Sophia couldn't argue because we all have different ways of grieving. Leaving only Austin and in the living room, Austin pulled me to the kitchen where we could have some privacy and he said, "Silas's men got a video from that night Athena fell and he said it isn't pretty, so we can decide whether we want to watch it or not "

He asked. Andrew is an amazing guy and he has always been there for me when I really needed it but I unfortunately didn’t feel the same way about him the way he felt about me. I could tell that he liked me but I have been doing everything to make sure not to give him the chance to confess it to me. I was so consumed by getting revenge for my parents’ death that I couldn’t risk having to be distracted now. “I have to read this new book I found. The full moon is in a few days.” I replied.

This time, I would be happier. A week later, I walked into the event hall with Anthony. The moment I stepped inside, however, I saw Cyrus. My feet were instantly frozen to the ground, unable to move. Anthony held my arm and pulled me forward, whispering into my ear, “If you don’t cast away the shadows of your past completely, they’ll just come back to haunt you later.” I turned and met his gaze. His eyes were firm and warm, giving me strength. I took a deep breath and squeezed his arm with a smile. “Do I look good like this? Can you tell I’ve started over with a fresh slate?”

"And you too, little princess'' I say, rubbing her belly. ''It was nice meeting you to cupcake. Be careful wherever you're going.'' I get out of the kitchen and head out of this big house. I spot my car at the end of the front yard. Aiden must have taken it back here yesterday. God, I feel so bad for not being sad that I didn't have the chance to say goodbye to Aiden, but it's for the best. Now I know they are going to be safe. Even though I hate Aaron so much after all the things he told me, I can't be mad at him. I will never be able to be mad at him, and this thing frustrates me more. He told me I was with another meaningless girl, but deep in his eyes, I could tell he was lying. This is