Lena
Nobody breathed.
Nobody moved.
The video continued playing on the screen.
Victor Kane sat comfortably in his chair.
Like a man discussing business.
Not a man talking about someone's death.
My stomach twisted.
Because he had just said Ava's name.
Like he already knew what would happen.
Like her death was inevitable.
Planned.
Expected.
The realization made me sick.
Beside me, Rowan looked ready to destroy the laptop.
His jaw clenched.
His fists tight.
His eyes burning with anger.
Honestly?
I understood.
I felt the same.
Victor leaned forward slightly.
The camera quality wasn't perfect.
But it was clear enough.
Every wrinkle.
Every expression.
Every terrifying detail.
He looked directly into the camera.
And smiled.
Again.
"If you're watching this, then Ava M
