THE VOW

Kaliyah's POV

The strategy meeting unfolded, but I barely paid attention as I was boiling with rage. Each time Asterion's name was mentioned, my hand would clench into fists beneath the table, and my nails would dig into my palm. Keeping my emotions in check became a chore.

The memories of how the bastard killed me in my previous life, puncturing a hole through my heart, were still fresh in my mind. Combined with the memory of how he had slain the previous owner of this body, it was safe to say that my anger had reached a frightening crescendo.

*Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill*

Akira's words played on a loop, growing louder with each passing moment, and it was a struggle to keep her in control. I was barely able to focus on the discussions of terrain, ambushes, and alliances. All I could think about was Asterion and how he had taken everything from me.

“But if Asterion comes out like last time, leading the charge himself, who will face him?” I heard General Magnus pose the question.

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