Chapter 27

Scarlet's POV

Scarlet laid on the damp floor of the dungeon, her eyes red and swollen from crying too much.

She was weak as she had eaten nothing for some hours now.

Suddenly she heard a thumping sound and the heavy breathing of someone.

“Hello! Is anybody there?” She called out.

She looked around, trying to find a means of escape.

Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows. Scarlet's heart skipped a beat as she saw Peter's face.

But it couldn't be. Peter was dead. Don Marco's men had killed him. She heard the gunshot.

Scarlet shifted back as Peter approached her. Scared she was seeing a ghost.

"It's me, Peter. Don't be scared, Scarlet." He groaned, holding his right arm which was bleeding.

"I managed to defeat those men. I'm wounded though, but I need to get you out of here."

"Stay away from me, you bloody liar." Scarlet screamed, moving away from him hastily.

"Scarlet please. You need to believe me. I know I lied to you, I know I was sent by Don marco but trust me, I never wante