Chapter 29

Elliot's eyes lingered on Ava and Chloe, his expression unreadable in the bright light of the building. "I want something very valuable, something powerful," he finally said, his voice carrying a hint of power, like a lone wolf howling into the night, seeking solace in the darkness.

Ava and Chloe exchanged glances, engaging in a silent conversation as they weighed their options. They both understood the weight of Elliot's request and the gravity of the decision before them.

"What is that?" Ava asked, her voice calm despite the uncertainty gripping her heart like a cold grip.

Elliot hesitated for a moment, his eyes shining with desire and resistance. "I need your memories," he said, his words hanging heavily in the air like a cloak of shadow, shrouding them in secrecy and fear.

Hearing Elliot's request, Chloe's heart pounded and her mind spun in chaos. Memories were sacred, remnants of the past woven into the fabric of their lives. Giving them away would mean losing a part of herse