Gavin scoffed, the malice evident in his wrinkled eyes. "What can be done? The deed is done; they're gone. So, we'll just send Kaitlyn a picture of the urn, and let's see what she does. Will she cling to that useless old family recipe, or does she want to see her parents reduced to ashes?"

Victoria's eyes widened in horror.

Who the hell came up with this sick plan?

Was Gavin not afraid of being haunted by the Littleton's vengeful spirits?

Aurora Mountain Villa.

In a two-thousand-square-foot villa, the lights were off in every room except the living room.

Members of the Nine Mystics Society were stationed in every corner, ensuring the villa's security. Kaitlyn had been teetering on the edge of a breakdown all day. Finally relaxing, she collapsed into the first empty room she found and fell asleep.

Amelia's fever had broken, Tyler's wounds showed no signs of infection, and after taking Vivienne's pills, Sadie and Julian were out like lights.

Anna did a round of the villa before settling back in the living room.

Draven sat on the couch, silently cleaning his knives, an array of sleek switchblades neatly arrayed on the coffee table.

legs, carelessly resting his head against the back

not sleep, fearing she might be taken out by Anna and the others if

took a seat, pulling out her phone to check the time.

if he had finished a monumental task. He poured himself a cup of water, taking a sip before speaking, "They should be here

fully rested, said as he rubbed his eyes and emerged from his room. "Even if they're a bit delayed, it's fine. The

will be settled after the trial." Thomas opened his eyes slowly, a sense of unease lingering. "But why do

rain continued to patter

across the night sky, and the room flickered with light

he'd seen weather this severe, but he couldn't shake

with our legal summons, the tide is turning. The Littletons are under our watch; what could possibly

finish, Kaitlyn, who had

her frantic gaze sweeping the room for Vivienne. Not seeing her, she headed for

who was closest, quickly grabbed Kaitlyn. "Mrs. Littleton, Ms. Vivienne hasn't returned yet. Are you looking for

Can you call her, ask her to come back quickly? There's really no time left!" "What's happened?" Thomas asked, a

premonition and strode over. "Mrs. Littleton, may I see your

since the start, and that was where the

consent before reaching out to take

and resilient, was now filled

from her hands, murmuring

"Bastards!"

upon the phone, and he couldn't suppress

sure to pocket

the phone for everyone to see, and the message from an unknown

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