Chapter 148

I don’t move. I don’t think I breathe.

My body and mind detach in some way because I’m too much

in shock to process what Liam’s saying.

“I kil led dad,” he tells me, plain as day.

“No. Nooo.”

“He was going to bargain with that ba stard you married for

your sake and his. Instead of standing strong and fighting. I

had it all figured out. I had a loan lined up to float us until the

military contract was completed. The company was fine! If he’d just waited…. If he’d just trusted me…”

“Liam,” I swallow past the lump in my throat.

There’s roaring in the distance. The thunder of many men and

beasts.

“I’ll keep my promise, Leah. And make it quick.”

It’s the only warning I receive.

Liam lunges, maw wide and teeth sharpening. I fire off rounds. There are fifteen in this mag, and the kick je rks up my

each

1

catch my throat, close to my shoulder,

Then steps back. He pulls the handkerchief from the pocket of his suit jacket and wipes his face. My blood is splattered on his chin. A splash of it stains his pristine shirt and suit jacket. “Just breathe and relax. Don’t fight it.”

I don’t want my last images on

to be

Aaron.

heart and in

up and my body grows cold.

chill sets

sink to my knees.

are at my throat, instinctively trying to stop the bleeding. But

blood.

sad. And scared.

shakes with shock and

to each breath. The hard marble beneath my legs. The scent of woodsmoke from the fireplace.

head on his chest.

of my blood as I bleed out, I

of summer nights and la zy mornings. Dancing in his

time he fought for me.

going to miss

a vicious roar. Then another.

my neck

James!?

fireplace against my throat, cauterizing the wound. It burns so badly and

like hel

hand over it. A breath hisses from his lips.

flicker. When I

Oh.

There he is.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255