Chapter 404
---- Bingo.
Thats exactly what | wantedthe chance to free that slave at one of her disgusting little secret parties.
looked at him, full of suspicion.
He was either way too observant and smart, or I'd been way too obvious.
"Dont worry, dont distrust me.
| know very well we all have ambitions.
If you take down Lucrecia, your family will becthe most powerful in witchcraft," he said So he thought | was
doing this out of a thirst for power.
"T dont know, Mr.
Viad.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYour family seems pretty tied up with the Silvers, and you're just going to hand Lucrecia toon a silver.
platter?" "My parents are my parents.
Im me," he shot back firmly.
"Believe me, Ive got something very important to lose, so Ill keep my word.
Ill give you the chance to schagainst Lucrecia Silver, and in return, all you have to do is say youre my
fiancée and attend ssocial events with me.
Thats it.
Do we have a deal, Miss De la Croix?" He extended his hand.
Goddess, | was playing with fire.
This was a dangerous gambleit could bea trap.
| drilled him with my gaze.
I didnt trust him.
Something toldthis man was hiding too much.
---- Why were the royal guards after him? Where was Selenia? What was with all the secrecy? "We have a deal,
Mr.
Viad.
But if you betray me..." | won't if you dont," he said, gripping my hand with strength and confidence.
Td just sealed a risky deal, and | had no idea how it would end.
Get dressed and leave through the west side of the forest surrounding the mansionits the safest route.
I'll send your coachman to your familys estate later.
After that scene you made, you can be sure they'll be waiting to ambush you." "Thanks," | nodded, grabbing
sclothesjust a black skirt that | slipped under the corset of my shredded dress.
| stepped out onto the balcony and stood at the balustrade, my boots grazing the edge under the full moon that
lit up the miles of gardens and forests.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYou know where to findnow, fiancé," | said mockingly.
When my family hears about this, they'll either die laughing or skinalive.
| jumped into the void, into the nights freedom, into the chill of the air, and transformed with magic into an owl
soaring through the skies.
I'd find a safe refuge in the deep forest and contact my family tonight.
---- My heart beat with both excitement and worry, consumed by my stormy emotions, unaware that | was
already being hunted by a being far too powerful, even for me.
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