Chapter 4 Aliyana 12 Years Ago Love and war both have two ends. Where one is light, the other is a tragedy. The night is a vision of a sunless sky. A truth that the sun shall disappear and return only to bring forth a new sight. “We have everything in place, Yana enters the Club with Gabriel. Michel and I will wait in the Toyota,” Ren says, as he takes the next turnoff. We were going to a club called Betty’s. The place was on the dodgy side of Chicago and it fit Alec to the T. “I’ll get the stuff ready. Remember to act casual. If he comes up to you, act surprised,” Mero says, slipping his leather jacket on. His dark hair is gelled, and his jeans are tighter than usual. His black sneakers are the only thing I recognize on him. “You taking the Bartender gig seriously,” I say, earning

