Chapter 353

“He doesn’t know that if Juan dies… I do.” I point out, mumbling it loud enough for those around to hear, and Colton slides his hand over mine and sits on the arm to press close to me. Giving me his comfort because he can sense my anxiety, confusion, and fear. Leyanne exhales heavily, an expression of minor irritation crossing her face as she focuses on me. “It’s not a detail Darrius would have excluded, but that won’t stop Varro from wiping out everyone else who’s there and making Juan watch. I don’t think Juan’s death is his goal ….. It’s vengeance he seeks. Even if he must kill everyone to get to him and then lock him in a cage for the rest of his days. Varro is cruel, and torture is better suited to his personality. I believe he’ll make Juan suffer until the end of his days.” Her words soothe and yet horrify me at the same time. “We can’t let them kill everyone at the mountain. There are so many innocents.” I choke out the words. My head bombarded with so many faces as my eyes mis