PROLOGUE (THE POV SHIFTS TO MIRAYA FROM THIS POINT)
“Hera?”
I raised my head slowly; wondering if this was just another illusion. My eyes widened, and I almost smiled. With the last bit of willpower left in me, I turned that smile into a look of disdain. “Why are you here, Justin?”
His eyes brimmed with emotions and he rushed over, panting, “I found out the entire truth, Hera….”
“Truth? And what is that?”
“You didn’t kill my mother.”
“So?” I shrugged with nonchalance. “Does it matter if I have killed ninety-nine people instead of a hundred?”
“I don’t think you are a mindless killing machine, Hera. You must have your reason for killing Alpha Azarel and the others. If you tell me your story, I can help you gather evidence. Together, we can prove your innocence and you will be free aga
