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Chapter 25

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Kai watched as Sarah’s face went from calm to confused. Whenever she had no clue as to what was going on, she furrowed her eyebrows tightly and frowned slightly. It was something he had always found cute, he often laughed at her for wearing her emotions so clearly on her face.

Recently however, it seemed to be the only look she wore and it made Kai feel guilty. He was now determined to divulge as much information as what was safe for her.

Nexarath was not public knowledge to those in the capital and that was decided centuries ago before either of them were born. The rationale was simple; the then ruler of Voltaria did not want the whole Country to be wiped out by war so he came up with a simple solution, the country was divided into two main cities. The inner city was later known as the capital and Nexarath which was the city that surrounded the capital, protecting the border and the capital at the same time.

Although war never really halted at any point, the emergence and discovery

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Kymani’s hands hovered over the array of herbs and powders on her apothecary counter, but her breath hitched before she could reach for the ginger root.A low hum shuddered through the space. It wasn’t physical.The jar in front of her cracked.“No,” she whispered, eyes defocusing. The familiar tug behind her ribcage,warm, divine, and all-consuming, snapped taut.Then came the vision.Like someone tearing open the clouds in her mind, Kymani was taken. She gasped, her body shivering as her consciousness was thrown into a different place, Kai’s zhilak roared like thunder across a blood-stained sky. Symbols she hadn’t seen in three years burned into the air behind him, a call to war and sovereignty. His presence bloomed like a celestial fracture across the capital.He’s back.She staggered into a shelf, glass shattering around her.A customer screamed.“Out,” Kymani gasped, clutching the edge of the counter. Her breath came in sharp bursts. “Everyone out!”The apothecary emptied in secon
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The air in the boutique had shifted.Everett stood frozen, blinking like he hadn’t just been handed the biggest embarrassment of his trust-funded life.Kai stepped closer, the silence around them so sharp it felt like glass waiting to shatter. The staff watched from behind shelves and mirrored panels. No one dared move.“I said—move.”Kai’s voice wasn’t loud. It didn’t need to be.Everett’s lips parted, then closed again, his Adam’s apple bobbing with a thick swallow. He took a shaky step back, but Kai didn’t let him off that easily.“Before you go,” Kai murmured, “let’s make something clear.”He reached into the glass case, which was now unlocked with a soft click at Clara’s command, and lifted the limited-edition chrono Everett had been mocking him for admiring. A midnight-black dial, obsidian casing, diamond-studded compass ring. One of ten in the entire world.Kai held it up with the same indifference a monarch might display a coin. “You said this cost more than my year’s rent?”E
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Back in the mansion, Kai carried Sarah gently to the medical wing Maverick had prepared weeks ago. The surgeons on standby didn’t speak as he placed her down, they just bowed and worked.Maverick stood at the doorway, arms crossed, face grim. “The third one was carrying a Nexarath guild token. Shadow Seer’s network.”Kai didn’t respond. His gaze was fixed on Sarah’s face, pale and bruised, but breathing.“I’ve failed you,” he whispered, brushing hair from her cheek. He hated himself.Maverick said nothing.Kai stood slowly, and every light in the room dimmed. The zhilak around him coiled tighter than ever before, as if feeding off his wrath.“When she wakes,” Kai said quietly, “tell her I’ve gone hunting.”“Who?” Maverick asked. He was in no position to question his commander. He would do the same.Kai turned. His eyes were pure frost.“Everyone.”One Day LaterThe city buzzed. Whispers filled the alleys, the guild halls, even the hidden floors of the Black Market.Three assassins ha
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In the city, Kai and Sarah’s names were on everyone’s lips. The couple that lived in the black mansion. Owners of the Bush complex and the Dynasty hotel.The emergence of the Rylans rocked everyone’s world in the capital and it had barely been a week since they moved.~Sarah stirred in the warmth of the mansion’s master bedroom, one hand resting absently on the curve of her belly. She was taking a nap, enjoying the peace and tranquility her new life. She had just drifted off again when the glass shattered.Three figures slipped into the room like ghosts, dressed in black from head to toe, faces hidden behind narrow masks. They moved with deadly elegance.Sarah gasped as the first blade pierced her side.“Ah.” She grunted, suddenly feeling weak. Sarah’s eyes darted from side to side, desperate to catch a glimpse of just one face. She didn’t see any.Another figure lounged at her and to everyone’s surprise, Sarah jumped up, ignoring the pain on her side. She pressed hard against the b
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“No..no way! Uncle’s gonna kill me!” He was most certainly an overgrown teenager.“I take it you’ll hand over the documents and all necessities to Maverick, here. He handles all my businesses.” Kai said and Maverick approached the now-past CEO.“Wait! Please! I didn’t really think anyone had that kind of money. You see. When you called and showed interest I assumed that even if my an elephant;s hair you had a hundred billion, there was no chance. Kai smiled again, “why, you haven’t even cashed the cheque yet. What if it bounces?”That was his sadistic and ruthless commander. Maverick smiled. Kai ruled by fear. Those in Nexarath knew to fear him but it wasn’t just because they knew he could kill them. Some gossiped that his Zhilak was from a demon that lived thousands of years ago long before any ruling houses. Maverick attributed it to his Zhilak though. Kai wore an impressionable aura.The man cleared his throat,” I know you have the money. I… heard about the Bush complex.”“Word
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Chapter 28“I take it you like the suit. I think it’s a bit over the top.” Kai said as he met Sarah’s wide eyes. She was never good at hiding her emotions or reactions.“Quite.” She said so before turning around and handing him a box. “Thankfully it got delivered in time.” Kai opened the bag. There were three bottles of perfume. Designer.“Sarah, you shouldn’t have.” Kai said.“No, we have money now. Your words, not mine. I’ve always wanted to do something nice for you.” She shrugged.“Maverick has been waiting.” Sarah nudged Maverick. “I also ordered lunch. You can eat on your way here.” She was in full mom mode.Maverick’s eyes met Kai’s, and he froze for a second. Kai, noticing this, raised a brow, and Maverick cleared his throat.“You’re very kind, Mrs Rylan, thank you.” He said, standing up.“Shall we, sir?” He gestured towards the door.“See you later.” Kai said, kissing Sarah’s forehead.“Mhm. Later.” She leaned against him for a second before letting go. Maverick kept his eyes

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