Semua Bab GOING TO LOSE YOU FOREVER: Bab 41 - Bab 50

Valeria stepped out of the fashion show building, hugging herself as the night breeze touched her skin. The adrenaline rush of the catwalk still coursed through her veins, but the moment she saw Kc backstage, it all crumbled.She had barely managed to escape him last time.And now?He was waiting. Lurking.Manager Kim walked beside her, face scrunched in irritation. "You should've let me handle him," she complained.Valeria snorted a laugh. "Kc isn't the kind of man who can be 'handled,' Kim."Kim breathed deeply, her head shaking. "You're not angry enough about this. He just showed up, glared at you like a damn hawk, and then cornered you backstage." She faced Valeria full-on. "He's not over you."Over me? Valeria considered. He never loved me anyway.She had been an obsession.A twisted, destructive one.Kim's phone rang. She picked it up, furrowing her brows. "We need to get out of here Valeria."Valeria's gut contracted. "What?"Kim pulled her toward the parked car. "I just heard—

The rain drummed down ceaselessly on the cemetery, soaking the ground in despair. The horizon was a boundless gray, mourning with the sad souls who came to honor their deceased loved ones. The sweet scent of rain-scented grass mixed with the cutting wind as Kc stood before Vanessa's grave, his fists at his sides.VANESSA REEVES Dear Daughter. Passed Away Too Prematurely.The words graven on the tomb stabbed at him like a blade.He gagged, forcing the heavy blockade in his throat into his abdomen. The words were forced out between shaking breaths. "I failed you, Vanessa." His shaking voice forced through a rasping effort. "You vowed to heal me whole again. but my rage clouded my mind to doing what I should have done."The leaves of the trees gently swung in the wind, and for an instant he could have a glimpse of her standing there—smiling, alive, liberated from the inhuman grasp of destiny that snatched her away from him. His knuckles turned white. He had spent months filled with reve

Valeria's heart thudded in her chest as she stepped out of Kc's penthouse. The oppressive burden of her decision sat heavily on her, but she drove on. There was no other choice.City lights melted into the background as she descended into the black waiting car. Her hand trembled gently as she smoothed out her coat, her eyes taking in the city skyline.The Grand Royale Hotel.Sebastian awaited.She was grasping her phone, her brain yelling at her to spin around—but it was too late now. She was leaving.And there was no going back.Kc stormed through the living room, his fists crumpled up in his pockets."She's walking into a trap," Liam snapped, tension sharpened in his tone.Kc's jaw clenched. He knew.But there was no turning her back."She's not going in by herself," Kc said frostily, slipping on his coat.Liam let out a breath. "You don't think he's going to expect that?"Kc shot him a kill look. "Let him."That was the end of Kc's remark. He strode out.Tonight—it was over.Valeri

Valeria raised an eyebrow. "Am I?"His smile didn't crack. "You're on stage, under strobing lights, and you think you're the boss." He leaned in close. "One thing about spotlights, though?"His voice dropped low."They cast shadows."Valeria's breathing was a whisper.She hadn't got time to do a thing when the stage manager opened his mouth and shouted out her name.Showtime.Valeria took a step back, sneer spreading. "Break a leg, sweetheart."Valeria's nails bit into palms.She was slumped forward over the stage, not even glancing back over her shoulder.But she could sense his eyes on her.On her back, actually.Staring.Waiting.At some purpose she just couldn't understand.But she would know the truth.And when she did—She would be ready.Valeria emerged onto the catwalk, camera shutters crazily clicking behind her. The lights descended over her, bathing the face in a warm golden glow, and for one suspended breath, she was safe.Safe.But in the center of her breastbone, her hea

Liam laughed. "He's scarier than the devil."Axel rolled his eyes. "Fine. Three days. But never call me again after this."Kc nodded. "Deal."They shook hands.But before they could leave, a low voice spoke out of the darkness."Well, well."Kc stopped in his tracks.The three of them turned.And there, stepping out of the darkness, was Sebastian Cruz.Axel muttered under his breath. "Shit."Sebastian smiled. "I knew you'd be coming sniffing around."Liam's gun hand was out, but Sebastian tut-tutted. "Ah, ah, ah. Would not do that if I were you."There were three men with guns behind him.Axel went white. "We're buggered."Kc came forward, eyes on Sebastian. "You think this frightens me?"Sebastian laughed. "No. But it makes one consider the world we live in." He leaned back on his head. "You think you're the hero of this story, Kc? You think justice is with you?"Kc's fists were clenched.Sebastian smirked. "You are wasting your time. You'll never get evidence against me."Liam snarl