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Chapter Ninety-Six
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The shot rang out before Odette could react.For a split second, the world froze.Then, fire erupted in her side, white-hot and searing, knocking the breath from her lungs. Her vision blurred as her knees buckled, the marble floor rushing up to meet her.A strangled shout tore through the chaos.Strong arms caught her before she hit the ground, cradling her against a solid chest. The familiar scent of cedarwood and clean linen surrounded her, grounding her in the storm.Anton.“No, no, no—Odette—stay with me,” his voice was rough, raw with panic. His hands pressed against her wound, the warmth of her blood spilling through his fingers.She tried to speak, to warn him—there’s someone else, someone feeding them information—but the words wouldn’t come.The pain was unbearable, sharp and unrelenting, but fear clawed at her chest for an entirely different reason.Anton was still exposed.The sniper could still take another shot.A second gunshot rang out.Anton moved swiftly, shielding her
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Odette watched as Anton walked toward the door, his posture rigid, movements precise. He wasn’t hesitating. He wasn’t second-guessing.Because he already knew.Her stomach twisted.Anton had always been a step ahead—calculating, methodical, ruthless when necessary. But this wasn’t just about outmaneuvering an enemy.This was about betrayal.And if Anton had known about the traitor before she even got shot, why hadn’t he done anything?Unless…Unless he had allowed it.A chill ran down her spine.She pushed herself up on the bed, wincing as pain seared through her side. Anton glanced over his shoulder at the sound, his silver-gray eyes narrowing.“You shouldn’t be moving.”Odette ignored him. “Who’s at the door?”He didn’t answer.Instead, he unlocked it with a smooth twist of his wrist.The door swung open.And Damien walked in.Damien.Anton’s right hand. His closest ally.If Anton trusted anyone, it was him.Which meant…Odette’s breath caught in her throat.Anton hadn’t known about
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Gunfire rattled the basement walls.Odette’s heart slammed against her ribs as she pressed herself against the concrete pillar, trying to make sense of the chaos.Anton stood in the center of the room, gun raised, scanning the darkness. The flash of muzzle fire illuminated the sharp tension in his jaw, the calculated rage simmering beneath his silver-gray eyes.Rafael was gone.And that meant everything had just gotten worse.Damien was already moving, barking orders into his earpiece. “Lock down the exits. Nobody leaves this property unless it’s in a body bag.”Odette swallowed, the lingering pain in her side forgotten.Anton exhaled slowly, tilting his head as if listening beyond the chaos. Then, with chilling certainty, he muttered, “They were never here to take Rafael.”Odette’s blood ran cold.Anton turned to her. “They were here to take you.”For a split second, the world stopped.Odette’s breath hitched. “What?”Anton didn’t answer. He was already moving, grabbing her wrist and
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The study was dimly lit, the glow from the city casting long shadows over the wooden table. Maps, documents, and hand-drawn diagrams were scattered across its surface—each one a carefully constructed piece of the trap they were about to set.Odette stood at the edge of the table, one hand braced against the wood, the other tracing a potential escape route marked in red ink. The plan was solid—risky, but solid. And she was the key.Anton stood beside her, sharp and focused. “We need to make sure they take the bait. The second they think you’re alone, they’ll move in.”Damien leaned against the far wall, arms crossed. “We need them to feel in control, right up until the moment we turn the tables.”Odette’s fingers twitched against the table’s surface. “Then let’s give them exactly what they want.”Anton’s silver-gray eyes flickered toward her, assessing. “You’re still recovering.”“I’m fine,” she said automatically.The lie rolled off her tongue so smoothly, she almost believed it herse
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The soft beep of machines filled the hospital room.Odette lay motionless, her auburn curls splayed against the white pillow, her face pale under the dim glow of the bedside lamp. The steady rise and fall of her chest was the only proof she was still here, still fighting.Anton sat beside her, elbows on his knees, his hands clasped so tightly his knuckles had gone white. He had seen death too many times to count. He had caused it, delivered it with cold precision. But this?Watching her like this, suspended between life and something far worse—this was agony.Damien entered the room quietly, but Anton didn’t look up. He had barely moved since the doctors stabilized her, hadn’t left her side. The only thing keeping him from coming undone was the rhythmic sound of her heartbeat on the monitor.“She’s stable,” Damien said, his voice unreadable. “For now.”Anton exhaled through his nose, dragging a hand down his face.“I should’ve stopped her.” His voice was rough, raw with frustration. “
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The world felt too quiet.A soft hum filled the air, broken only by the rhythmic beeping of a heart monitor. The sterile scent of antiseptic lingered, thick and suffocating.Odette’s lashes fluttered before her eyes slowly peeled open. The room around her was unfamiliar, too bright, too pristine. She blinked sluggishly, her mind struggling to piece together where she was—how she had gotten here.Her body ached. A deep, pulsing throb settled in her ribs, a cruel reminder of the gunshot wound she had barely allowed herself time to recover from.Then, like a dam breaking, the memories crashed into her.The trap. The planning. The sharp pain that stole her breath. The sound of Anton’s voice calling her name before she lost consciousness.Anton.Her heart lurched.She turned her head sharply, wincing as the movement sent a sharp sting through her side.The chair beside her bed was empty.The room was empty.Anton wasn’t here.Odette’s fingers curled into the sheets, a lump forming in her t
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Odette stared at the ceiling, listening to the faint ticking of the clock on the far wall.She had been awake for over an hour, but she hadn’t moved.The letter sat on her bedside table, exactly where she had left it the night before. The heavy paper, the familiar handwriting—Anton’s words still lingered in her mind.She hated that they still had power over her.A soft knock interrupted her thoughts.Before she could respond, the door creaked open, and a familiar face peeked inside.Amerie.Her best friend stepped in cautiously, as if unsure of her welcome. But the second her eyes landed on Odette, the hesitation melted into something warmer.“Oh, thank God.” Amerie strode forward, dropping her bag onto the chair before wrapping Odette in a tight hug. “You scared the hell out of me.”Odette stiffened for only a moment before sinking into the embrace.Amerie smelled like vanilla and home.Something safe.“I’m fine,” Odette muttered.Amerie pulled back, arching a brow. “You were unconsc
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Odette sat on the edge of her hospital bed, fingers curled into the sheets.She hadn’t moved since Amerie left.The words still echoed in her mind.When was your last period?She should have been able to answer immediately, but when she tried to count the days, everything blurred together.The last few weeks had been chaos—gunfire, secrets, betrayals. She had been too busy surviving to notice.But now?Now, the nausea, the exhaustion, the deep ache in her body…It all felt different.A soft knock at the door broke her thoughts.She exhaled slowly, expecting Amerie.But instead, a nurse stepped inside, holding a small wrapped package. “This arrived for you.”Odette didn’t have to ask who it was from.Anton.She stared at the package, her pulse quickening.The nurse hesitated before setting it on the bedside table. “Do you need anything else?”Odette shook her head, and with a polite nod, the woman left.For a long moment, Odette simply looked at the package.She should ignore it.Shoul
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