Chapter 146

My blood runs cold, and, as crazy as it sounds, it starts to fall into place. He has a point, and yes, Colton dying would push those loyal to Colton to rally with Juan in avenging his death. A common enemy is a great way to instill fear and make the people look to a leader to save them. Something doesn’t sit right with it, though, and I’m trying to decipher it. “You think he enabled the vampires and prompted them to hit the orphanage hoping Colton would die when I did? As a catalyst to get the people under control and mount an arsenal.” I’m instantly nauseous, my skin prickling with goosebumps, and my breathing shallow as I try to swallow all this down. Even for Juan, it seems insane, but then he culled an entire bloodline for his chance at taking a crown. The doc nods his head, looking up as our freedom comes into view with an increase in grinding and crunching in the mechanics, and he starts the engine with the turn of a key. The truck roars into life and vibrates through the seat un