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Devin stood near the window, staring out at the gardens that looked so beautiful in the sun. "You've been quiet all this while.” Petra said suddenly, her eyes following him as he moved. "It's like your head is somewhere else." Devin nodded. “I've had a lot on my mind. You know that." Petra hesitated before speaking again. “I was worried before." He turned to her immediately. "Worried? About what exactly?" Petra crossed her arms, looking away from his stare. “About us. About you finding that woman who looks like Kia. I thought maybe it would ruin everything, and that you'd look at her and think that maybe it was fate or some shit trying to give you a second chance with Kia. And that maybe you'd throw away what we have." Devin's expression softened as walked towards her and held her hands. "Petra, look at me." She raised her eyes to him. "I buried Kia, myself.” Devin said, shutting his eyes as he re-loved the pain. "I stood there and I put her in the ground
Chapter 200
Gloria's hands trembled as she poured herself a glass of water, trying to down her niece's words. She sat across fromEva, watching the young woman who looked so much like Kia with pain in her heart. "Eva." Gloria said, sounding so fragile. "Listen to me, sweetheart. You've come back after all this time, and I know you're angry, I can see it. But Devin is not the monster you think he is." Eva scoffed and leaned back in the chair, drumming against the seat. "Not a monster? Aunt Gloria, open your eyes. He's the reason Kia is gone." "No." Gloria shook her head. "From what I heard, he loved her. He would've given his life for her." Eva laughed bitterly. "If he loved her so much, why the fuck is she six feet under while he's still walking around breathing? Tell me that. Don't sit there pretending he's some kind of saint. He failed her and that is the truth." Gloria clenched her hands together in her lap. "Failure doesn't mean he killed her. It means... it means that som
Chapter 199
199. Gloria was just trying to enjoy her evening when a knock came from the front door. She hadn’t been expecting anyone. Her evenings were usually quiet, especially during the colder seasons where she’d be tucked into the couch drinking tea with a blanket draped over her, and sometimes the TV acting as background noise. She pulled her robe closer around her and went to the door. “Who is it?” She called out. There was no answer, then another knock came, sounding a bit angry. Gloria frowned and opened the door halfway. She couldn’t believe her eyes. Standing there, looking like an angry ghost, was a woman she had known. She had the same long, wavy hair, cheekbones, and even the same eyes. Gloria’s hand flew to her mouth. “Oh… oh my goodness.” The woman looked down at her her. “What’s the matter, Aunt Gloria? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.” Gloria’s knees felt weak. “Kia?” She whispered. “Is that you?” The woman narrowed her eyes. “No. My name’s Eva.”
CHAPTER 198
198. Amanda's body was going to be buried. The rain had been falling, soaking up the hole that had been dug to lay her to rest. The air smelled of wet soil and flowers, and underneath it all, there was that quiet heaviness that came when grief settled over people. Devin stood at the front with his coat collar turned up, looking at the casket where she lay as it was lowered into the ground. He didn't exactly show how he felt, but Petra could see everything. She moved closer to him, standing beside him without a word. "You were right about her." Devin said finally, his voice low. "And I was wrong." Petra's brows drew together, not understanding. "About Amanda?" "Yes. She made mistakes, and she wasn't a good person." He admitted, eyes still on the casket. "But she didn't die a coward." Petra nodded. "No. She didn't. And I was horrible to her, but she still risked herself to let me get the scroll to you, only to die at the end." The sound of shovels filled the silence f
CHAPTER 197
The house suddenly went dark, but the blackout didn’t last for more than three seconds. “D-Devin!” Petra screamed. When the lights snapped back on, Devin froze. Viktor was standing right there in the middle of the room, smiling like the crazed murderer he was. Petra instantly drew her knife, the anger filling her blood at the thought of Amanda being murdered by this thing. “You son of a—” “Petra.” Devin said without looking at her. “Get out.” She didn’t move. “Like hell I’m leaving you alone with him—” “Get. Out.” His tone made it clear there was no discussion. Then his voice softened. “Please.” Viktor’s eyes never left the table where the map lay. “You’ve been busy, Devin.” He smiled. “Putting my little treasure back together. I’ll take it now.” Devin stood straight, hands loose at his sides. “You’re not getting shit.” Viktor chuckled low, like a predator humouring prey. “Do you even know what you’re holding? You think you’re ready for what that m
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Petra’s boots hit against the gravel drive as the mansion came into view, her chest burning, lungs screaming for air. The car had stopped just about a mile away, and she was running as fast as she could. She had the map clutched so tightly inside her jacket that her knuckles hurt. Her clothes and skin were torn and bloodied. She didn’t care about any of that, though. All she knew was that she just had to get to Devin before anyone else did. If something like this could cause Amanda to die… fuck, she didn’t want to think about that. When she got to the gate, the guards bowed to greet her, and the gates were already opening. “Devin! Devin!” She yelled as she ran in. Devin got out of the car that was coming out with his coat still on, looking panicked and on edge as he’d been ready to leave. Dreykov and two other guards were behind him. “Petra?” Devin sounded annoyed. “Where the hell have you been?” She shook her head. “I—” “I wasn’t expecting you to leave with Amanda
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