Adrian's POVI stood in the center of the room, my body rigid, my fists clenched so tightly that my knuckles ached. All I could feel was a fire coursing through my veins. I had lost Isla. My only lead, Chloe, was dead. And the woman I was engaged to, the one whom I thought I knew inside out, Elara, was shrouded with shadows and deceit.I didn’t know what to believe anymore.I fixed my gaze on Elara, searching for some hint of the truth behind those familiar eyes which no longer seemed to be familiar, strangely. She stood across from me, her face a mask of uncertainty and guilt. "Tell me the truth, Elara." My voice came out low, dangerous. "Why did you lie? Why did you say Chloe kidnapped you?"Her eyes darted around the room, avoiding my gaze, but she couldn’t hide the truth in the trembling of her hands."What the hell was this all about? What were you trying to do? What games are you trying to play with me, Elara? And since when?" She opened her mouth, hesitated, then closed it. T
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