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Chapter Twelve

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Evangeline’s POV

My visions of this evening have been pretty accurate up until this point. I saw the cave, the stake, even the flowers, but I did not foresee the conflict between Constance and myself. I have lived through each and every day, spurred on by the thought of putting an end to Halen’s tyranny and getting justice for the slaughter of my family and destruction of my home. Not once did it occur to me that Constance would want to slay her demon.

She has lived under his rule for much longer than I, and if I am honest with myself I know she has earned the right to be the one who uses the stake, but I can not let go of the burning hatred that drives me, I will never get over it if I fail to fulfil my vow to end him.

“He will be in the library soon and the fire should already be lit.” Constance whispers and looks at the bundle of pale blue flowers in my hand.

“I will meet you there. I just need to get a couple of things from my room. Do you have everything you need?” I ask her gent
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Veronica Black
Hi Loretta. I'm glad you are looking forward to reading the next chapter. There is so much to unfold about Marcel, Imelda and Evangeline, as well as the Blackledge Pack. I hope you continue to enjoy their story. VB xx
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Loretta
Very interesting. Can’t wait for the next chapter.
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