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125: The Price Of Loyalty
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Inside the bathroom, Ruby gripped the edges of the sink, her knuckles white against the porcelain. The cold water had washed away the blood and grime, but it could not cleanse the anger simmering beneath her skin. She stared at her reflection, her own eyes staring back at her....empty, hollow, but still burning. 'You can do this,' she told herself. 'You have to.' Her plan was nearly complete, but she needed Camila's input. She had to make sure whatever she did would keep Camila safe. Her mind raced, piecing together fragments of overheard conversations between Tara and Monroe. They had talked about something extremely important and if she could use that information, it might become her advantage. 'It’s dangerous,' she thought. But there was no turning back. She had seen the way Hector looked at her. The hint of desire in his eyes would be her entry point. As much as she hated what she was about to do, she could not bring herself to turn back. She opened the bathroom door
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Hector laid at the edge of the bed, his gaze fixed on Ruby's back as she lay still, her breathing steady and rhythmic. He was convinced that there was more to Ruby than met the eye. He couldn’t shake the feeling that behind her closed lids, her mind was spinning webs—planning, plotting. 'I’ll figure you out,' he thought. It wouldn’t be difficult. Not with Camila nearby. People with connections or attachments were the easiest to break. He had learned that early in life. His enemies’ strength often lay in their relationships, and that strength could quickly become a weakness. He checked his watch. The hours were slipping by, bringing him closer to the moment he had been waiting for—the execution of Don Gray. The old man was barely holding on. Hector had made sure of that. His death would not be swift or merciful. It would be a reminder to everyone of what happened when they crossed Hector Morales. He moved quietly through the room, slipping out without a backward glance. Outside
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Just as Tara pulled the trigger, Hector struck her hand with lightning-fast precision. The gunshot rang out like a thunderclap, echoing through the room.The gun flew from her grip, clattering to the floor. The bullet whizzed past Ruby’s face, missing her by mere inches. She gasped, instinctively covering her face, her entire body shivering with shock. The room fell into a dead silence. Hector bent down, retrieving the fallen gun. He turned it over in his hand, his expression unreadable, before slowly lifting his gaze to Tara. His voice was quiet but sharp enough to slice through the tension. “What were you about to do?” Tara’s face twisted in fury as she pointed directly at Ruby. Her breath came in short, angry bursts. “How dare this dog point fingers at me and everyone here?” she spat, her voice trembling with rage. “She’s nothing! Just a pathetic slave trying to turn us against each other.” She turned toward Hector, her eyes pleading, her tone desperate. “You know us! We
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After they left the torture chamber, Hector led Ruby back to his room. He stood by the door, watching her for a moment before speaking. “Get enough rest,” he said. “The time for Don Gray’s execution will arrive very soon.” Ruby’s lips curved into a small smile. “You already agreed that I would do the honors.” Hector smirked, shaking his head. She never forgot anything, did she? “I did,” he admitted. Then, for reasons he couldn’t quite explain, he added, “Is there anything you want?” Ruby blinked. “I feel like I still need to do something for you,” Hector continued, crossing his arms. “For putting your life on the line for me.” The words felt strange on his tongue. Since when did he care about repaying people like Ruby so much? More than that, why was he being so... considerate toward her? He knew he was attracted to her, but he wasn’t the kind of man who was unnecessarily kind to women. The idea alone made him uncomfortable. Still, he waited for her answer. Ruby
