She sent word that she'd been feeling uneasy lately, and wished to invite them to the abbey on the outskirts of town to pray for peace.
And at that very moment, the shadow guard arrived with news: the "assassination attempt" on Kael Thorne was to take place on the outskirts that very day.
In that instant, Elian Voss and Kael Thorne could no longer fool themselves.
A bitter chill tore through their chests, their hearts doused in frigid winter water, every breath a searing pain.
"She really has been using us all along."
Kael murmured, his fingers crushing the secret missives in his grip.
Elian stood beside him, his face as white as a sheet.
The memories of their past life clashed with the evidence of this one, forcing them to confront the truth: their two lifetimes of guilt and desper
