The Crimson Trail of Death

they were, walking in and offering their fake condolences. People who didn't show up when my mom and I needed them th

n Clarence, my so-called uncle who had snatched all my family's property fro

t, maybe my mom would

I questioned, standing up,

y, and of course, I am here to pay my a

leave now," I said, my han

y, his presence only leaving

g I did, I would make sure I took my family's wea

closer as he leaned in to

ould be sure to treat you like a princess. It would be my dearest pleasure, but you just have to help me out also. I can make every s

, he had done, he had the guts to even say this at my mom's burial. I am not s

for an attack, but it was left

ays to come to your senses. When you do, my mansion is just some steps away." I watche

he gave her that after I ripped it all from him. I wanted revenge on

in cold blood. I would make sure he suffered every bit of pain that I

obody, I had no money, no power, and I was thinking of taking somebody down. Was th

" A whisper caught my attention as I turned, only for my eyes to land on him

but why he was here, I was curious abo

e you also want something for yourself, maybe a dream job?

doing here?"

ut him. Those caring eyes from before had suddenly darken

e for a discussion. Why don't we talk

ew each other... I agreed I was grateful that he sa

following a complete stranger anywhere. Ju

was checking if anyone was staring. His step

you and me. To the world, you shall appear as my perfect wife, and in r

uttered. A complete stranger at that, now here uttering

If you are looking for a perfect wife, I su

wife, I wouldn't

I wasn't planning on becoming one anyway. The last thing I

ing those words like they are nothing but mere words. Do you expect me

his-instead of being based on love,

only come to the fact that he had his reasons. A stranger here asking

that steady gaze. "I have my reasons," he

prickling in my chest. "You're

o me, his fingers brushing mine as he pressed the card into my hand. "This is where you'll find me.

and began walking away, leaving me

uncle, on everyone who had taken everything from me. And for that, I ne

n enough. I was already a target, a walking dead woman without a sin

n me. My eyes scanned the name printed in bold letters-*A

second De Santos... Dominic's brothe

as a chill swept through me. What k