Chapter 99

"Lord, grant me strength to hold fast to my faith in this dark hour, not to lose my way. Let me face the challenge before me without fear, without hesitation." Owen's codename was The Priest. He might have once been a devout priest, but something had caused him to let go of his beliefs and abandon the convictions he had once held so dear. Yet that didn't mean he had cast everything aside. He often told Winona that life was nothing more than a performance. People put on masks so others wouldn't know their true selves. Thus, the best way to protect herself was to become someone no one expected. However, no matter who she chose to become or what role she decided to play, she could never forget her origins. She was to keep it hidden and safe. She had to remember to reclaim it and hold it close to her heart when she was strong enough. Now, the cold barrel of his revolver trembled as it rose, aiming directly at the rift leader. "May your mercy endure forever, as your words have promis