Chapter 51 Love, a beautiful calamity, and conflict take us into unexplored territory, revealing sensations we've never felt before—unpredictable and hypnotic. Hate, on the other hand, burns like a never-ending fire, slowly devouring one's soul and potentially leading to annihilation.Trouble, a term for shattering the peace, represents how a single decision, regardless of its moral compass, can lead to tragedy. The complexities of life's traps may be bewildering, but what matters, as my father often remarked, is not how we wander into them, but how we remove ourselves.I didn't understand the significance of his musings when I was younger, but life's lessons taught me otherwise. I learned to manage this complex environment by being confronted with problems from a young age."That was a mess," said Amara, as we stood on the lawn outside the mansion, talking.The birds sang carefree melodies amid our thoughts, and the breeze gently stroked our skin, as if unconcerned about the anguish
Chapter 52 I was dragged by a strong hand while only looking ahead at dark long hairs. Her grip was too strong for me to resist.I had no choice but to proceed. We were both walking blindly into the deep darkness, where I lost sight of my eyes. All I saw was darkness.A dim light shone near the empty prison, away from anyone's presence. Our steps were guided by that dim light to find our vision in the darkness.She shoved me up against the wall and smacked her right hand against the wall next to my neck. When her face emerged from the shadows, I held my breath. I could see her face in the dim light of the lantern hanging on the wall next to me."What on earth were you thinking?" Bella's voice was quiet, but her tone was venomous."That's none of your concern," I said, trying to sound confident despite the terror that was creeping in.Bella's reaction was immediate and powerful as she shoved me against the wall once more. Her gaze was fixed on mine, and I could sense her annoyance."Wh
Chapter 53 Adam's Pov Our private jet landed gently near the camp to the south of Demacia. As we stepped off the boat, Xavier led the way to Kevin, who was already waiting with the rest of the group. I trailed close after, clutching Marina's handcuff chain.When he saw Marina with us, Kevin's face was a mix of surprise and perplexity. Was he surprised by her presence, or was he completely clueless that she was among us?We'd been filled with questions and curiosity since we felt Marina was playing us, and meeting Kevin only fueled our hunger for answers."Xavier!" As we approached him, Kevin exclaimed."What exactly are you doing in here?" queried Xavier, slightly irritably."The Nightwalker pack has Levine," responded Kevin, keeping his gaze away from Xavier."I didn't send you here to the Nightwalker pack's territory," stated Xavier emphatically."I know, but here I am," said Kevin hazily.Xavier's aggravation mounted as he realized Kevin was not providing him with all of the infor
Chapter 54 Adam's Pov I was not unfamiliar with the taste of death; I had eaten it countless times before. On my path, helplessness, and hopelessness had been constant companions. Countless frightening situations had threatened to destroy me, but I had survived. Was it pure luck or my unwavering determination to live that kept me going?Death danced around us like a nasty specter on that fateful day, mocking us before we could even react. The joyful birds sang and danced in the big blue sky, completely unaware of the impending danger below.The Nightwalker pack had surrounded us, and the terrible time had arrived. The scent of Levine lingered in the air, tantalizing us with both promise and anxiety. Every second seemed like an eternity.Xavier's gaze was fixed on the location where Levine was scheduled to appear. Marina's participation in the trap weighed hard on my mind. Was she lying to us, or did her statements include a grain of truth?Artyom gave the signal, and one of his betas
Chapter 55 Adam's POVUnder the soft brightness of the magical atmosphere, her pale, frosty skin shimmered. The air was filled with seductive perfume, and the red and black décor radiated closeness and mystery.Her long, flowing hair added to her charm as she wore a dramatic scarlet gown that left little to the imagination. As she sat on the luxury king-size bed, her hands and legs were chained, and a blindfold covered her eyes.She struggled in vain to escape the handcuffs with desperate movements, but her efforts were futile. Artyom entered as the door creaked open, mesmerized by her beauty."You look stunning," he said, his eyes glistening with desire."Stay away from me or you'll regret it," she cautioned, her nerves showing."I'm already in too deep," giggled Artyom.His overwhelming lust was obvious, and her beauty could enchant any man. She was a fantastic vampire, the pinnacle of appeal and seduction. Every man would go to tremendous lengths to have her, but her heart belonged
Chapter 56 Adam's Pov Death loomed over us like an awful shadow, its unpredictability a continual reminder of the frailty of existence. In that stressful moment, I found myself confronted by the most deadly foes, the Nightwalker pack members, all of whom were hell-bent on my demise.The odds were stacked firmly against me, four against one. Death was circling, looking for its next victim. As the battle for survival erupted in the room, I skilfully dodged their lethal strikes while safeguarding Marina.Marina, too, fought back with surprising force. She demonstrated incredible skill and bravery by striking down her attackers without hesitation. She was clearly no stranger to bloodshed and violence.Artyom managed to flee as the last of the Nightwalker pack members collapsed. Marina and I exchanged a meaningful silence, which pulled us closer together.I decided to cover her beautiful red outfit with a bedsheet to protect her. We were alone in that intimate moment, our eyes locked in a
Chapter 57 Sansa's Pov "I can't help but wonder why they came, and I know you have some answers, but you choose to keep them hidden, leaving me to speculate," I asked, my displeasure visible when we both stood around the other side dungeon gate. Bella continued to stroll as if my presence didn't matter to her. "You can't just leave like that! I deserve to know," I pleaded, desperate for her to reveal the truth."It's better not to delve deeper into the well of secrets; once you jump in, there's no turning back," said Bella, her voice full of wisdom and seriousness.Her enlightening words made me think twice about my unquenchable curiosity. My previous deeds had already done irreparable harm. Ray's awful circumstances weighed heavily on my conscience, and I felt personally responsible for the mayhem I had unintentionally produced.In my pursuit of justice for Hina, I had caused massive shambles, and Ray, an innocent guy, had ended himself in prison as a result of my botched inquiry.
Chapter 58The piercing scream echoed down the corridor, sending chills down my spine. My heart begged me to intervene, despite my mind's caution to stay away, because Hina's suffering and distress tugged at my sympathies.I followed the noise into the hallway, where Edward had a firm grip on Hina's hand and was dragging her against her will. Her desperate struggles appeared to fuel his rage, and the audience watched with a mixture of wonder and concern."No, please, no!" Hina begged, tears running down her face, her once-tidy hair matted, and her ripped gown making her appear frail and defenseless. She battled like a cornered animal, looking for any way out, but it was evident that there was none.Edward's strong instruction muffled her cries, and he brutally struck her face twice, leaving a severe red mark. "Shut up!" Witnessing such savagery from someone I despised made my heart race faster, and I held my breath.The person who had saved me during the trial had turned out to be a