“You’re hilarious. How could you believe that woman? She already knows dying is her only option now, so why would she tell you the truth?” Darious’ eyes curved ever so slightly in amusement, but his gaze remained cold throughout.

It made Edward shiver instinctively, his heart racing beyond a regular pace. Now that he had advanced, he assumed he would at least get one shot to land an attack on Darius should they battle it out. Yet, reality proved he was too naive—there was no chance of winning e