Chapter 56

STEFANO Shock engulfs me in waves, but my instincts still kick in. The moment Eden enters the room, I prepare a ball of fire in my hand, ready to blast it all over her face. However, just as I raise my palm to burn her, she catches my wrist in time and breaks it as though it’s made of glass. Pain shoots up my arm, spreading to my entire body. I fall back, the flames in my hand extinguished completely. I land on the floor while Eden towers over me, watching me clutch my broken wrist and writhe in pain while she smiles as though she enjoys this scene very much. “I knew you were up to something,” she says, her voice a mere hum as she steps inside the room. “I admit that I didn’t do well trying to find out what it was, but I knew you were going to come see this bastard soon enough.” I turn my body, trying to get back on my feet. As I do so, I catch a glimpse of Jake cowering in the corner, this feet still strapped to the floor. He’s covering his ears like he’s gone through this before