Arthur Blackwood had finally found me.
Silence spread across the harbor. Nobody moved nor breathed. I stared at him. This man, this monster, the person connected to my parent's deaths. The reason my life had become a nightmare. He smiled like we were old friends, like he hadn't destroyed countless lives. My stomach turned.
"You."
The word escaped before I could stop it. Arthur's smile widened.
"Yes."
His voice sounded calm. Too calm.
"I've wanted to meet you for a very long time."
Rage exploded inside me. I stepped forward immediately without thinking. Adrian grabbed my wrist.
"Don't."
I jerked free.
"Stop touching me."
The words hit him hard. Good. I wasn't interested in his concern. Not anymore. Arthur watched everything carefully. Amusement flashed across his face.
"You h
