Chapter 26 % Lucian S Stop , she stammered as I tightened my grip around her neck .
She was pinned against the wall , her feet dangling off the ground , lips paling , eyes rolling back from the lack of air and the sheer agony .
Its you , isnt it ? I snarled , spitting the words out .
You came here , telling me all that , thinking I wouldnt be suspicious ? She tried clawing at me , but I shoved her harder against the wall with my free hand .
How dare you , Beverly ! I growled , throwing her across the room when I noticed she could barely breathe .
] She landed on the ground , coughing and gasping , retching from the force of trying to catch her breath .
I accepted you in this court , thinking you fucking changed , I barked .
And now you come back , thinking youve sharpened your fangs and claws enough to kill me ? I let out a bitter laugh , full of rage , not amusement .
Where did you take my wife and son ? I asked , voice sharp with impatience .
} She glared at me , tears welling in her eyes as she opened her mouth to speak .
You left me for Chesca , she choked out , trembling .
My lips parted in disbelief , stunned by the audacity of her words .
And you cheated on me with Derek , didnt you ? You think Id want a bone already chewed by someone else ? I expected her to lash out , to finally spill what I needed , but instead , she just laughed , a broken , bitter sound .
} know , she whispered with a twisted smirk .
Thats why those men … theyll taste her first .
Theyll strip all the sweetness off Hestias bones until , like me , youll throw her away too- } ry clouded my vision .
I yanked the table and hurled it toward her .
Her shriek echoed off the stone walls .
Outside , I heard the court men ounding at the door .
I couldnt kill Beverly yet , not until a judgment was passed , but if she didnt tell me where my family was , she would not leave this room alive .

Answer me , Beverly , I demanded through gritted teeth .
I crouched before her .
She tried holding onto her pride , refusing to break , until I said it .
I heard Dereks alone in those woods .
And hes sick … I whispered every word like venom .
The moment her eyes widened in horror , I knew I hit the mark .
Dont you dare … she hissed , trembling , voice heavy with warning .
} She loved him .
I knew she did .
I wouldnt have entered any arrangement with her without knowing the woman I was binding myself to .
Beverly was supposed to be my fiancée .
I investigated her .
I knew about the human she truly loved .
She was forced into my world , and when she got pregnant , I had no desire to bring that chaos into my life .
I chose Chesca because , somehow , she made me feel something real .
And now Beverly was blaming her ? Blaming me ?? I wont ask you again , Beverly .
Where .
Is .
My .
Son .
And .

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Wife ? Hestial I hugged myself tightly , covering my body with scraps of torn clothing from those men .
Before they could do worse , a loud crash outside distracted them .
Mommy … you still there ? Lordes weak voice barely reached me .
Yes , baby .
Mommys here … My body trembled .
Maybe because I knew I wasnt fine .
Those men had kissed me , touched me .
They hadnt completed their vile plans , but still , I was left bare , broken , and ashamed .
But at least , at least , they hadnt laid a hand on my Lorde .
} Is Dad coming for us ? Of course , I lied , masking my despair with a soft voice .
Hes coming .
I can feel it .
Your dad wont fail us … } You wont , right , Lucian ? You wont fail us ? He … he wont , right ? I whispered the last part , almost praying .
} The door suddenly exploded off its hinges , sending shards flying .
Lordes eyes fluttered open at the sound , and I shielded him instinctively .
Mommy … he sobbed .
Through the smoke and debris , I saw a shadow .
Solid , powerful .
Its Daddy , I whispered , clutching Lorde .
Daddy came .
I told you .

! Hestia ! Lorde ! Lucian rushed toward us .
The moment he saw my battered state , he cursed under his breath , shedding his coat and wrapping it around me .
% Matt ! Take Lorde out ! he ordered sharply .
He draped the coat over me , securing me quickly before lifting me into his arms .
Keep him safe , Matthew , I begged , locking eyes with Lucian .
2/2 92.9 % 10:39 АМ Matt Take Lorde out ! he ordered sharply .
He draped the coat over me , securing me quickly before lifting me into his arms .
Keep him safe , Matthew , I begged , locking eyes with Lucian .
They nodded .
I should have felt safe then , but something gnawed at my instincts .
We were out of that hellish place , but I knew we werent free yet .
Is Beverly … dead ? I asked weakly as Lucian placed me inside the car , Matthew following with Lorde in his arms .
Before I could breathe a sigh of relief , a shadow moved behind Matthew , then came the gleam of a blade .
} ] No ! I screamed .
But it was too late .
The knife struck Matthews side .
He staggered .
And then , with vicious precision , the blade turned toward my son .
No one will be happy ! the woman shrieked .
Through the dim light , her face became clear , it showed Beverlys face , with the aura of the womans shadow that night of the accident .
It was her !! 212