Chapter 116

ACHILLES. My chest suddenly tightens. So much so that my breathing completely stopped. I look at Tristan, trying to see if he's lying just to spook me. But I'm mistaken. It is the truth, and I can see it all over his face. Tristan... is the Great Leader. I thought the pieces would start to fall into place like they usually do, like they did when I found out that Tristan was not what he seemed. I wait for things to start making sense but the more I look at Tristan, the more confused I get. I have so many questions burning in my mind. "I am the Great Leader," he repeats. "I did all of this. I made all of this. And now I can bring an end to all of this." He looks at his men. "Take them to the dungeons. Anyway, I'm certain Kiernan is just about done with Claudia. And soon, he will clean her up nice and good for me." "What the fuck do you mean by that?" I growl. "What do you want with her?" "Oh, her power, of course," Tristan answers with wide eyes, like he's surprised I'm even askin