Chapter 145

Chapter 145

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Now that the haze had cleared, my thoughts were sharper, more focused. Keith had left to attend to some business, and before he left, he told me I was free to do whatever I pleased. The ides made me smile because I knew exactly what I wanted to do. It was time to confront the ghosts of my past and take back some of what had been taken from me. I would start with Geoffrey, the spineless creature who had caused me so much pain. I had no plans to be merciful

I asked one of the kappas to take me to the dungeons, when Geoffrey was being held. Keith’s words echoed in my mind: ‘Do as you like.’ I intended to take that permission to heart. Geoffrey would pay, even if only for a fraction of his sins.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Midnight spoke in my mind. Her voice was dark, cold, matching the simmering rage within me. “Are we going to

torture the asshole?” she asked, her tone dripping with sinister satisfaction. I chuckled, feeling a bond with her that I hadn’t expected.

“It’s about time you showed up,” I replied, feeling a thrill at her readiness.