Marcus was seated on a black leather sofa, his upper body bare, his muscular form on full display. His clothing lay nearby.

Harlan’s eyes narrowed as he examined Marcus’ wounded arm.

“Your injury is more severe than I anticipated.”

He had been dispatched by Victor to assess Marcus’ condition.

“It’s been poisoned by Bloody Herb,” he continued, sitting opposite Marcus, hands resting on his knees.

“We haven’t yet developed a treatment. You’ll have to endure it for now. You may need to remain on Raven Island for a while. You’re well aware of the complexity of Bloody Herb.”

Marcus remained silent as Derek approached to dress the wound. The festering injury and surrounding skin were a gruesome sight. Derek’s face betrayed his revulsion as he bandaged the wound with the utmost care.

brandy and took

on you,”

kind you were to him. During our training on Raven Island, he nearly fell off a cliff. You were the one who reached out without hesitation, saving his life. How could he

inhaled deeply, his face

a feeling about this,”

great care to conceal his injury from her. Even during their more intimate moments, he would keep a shirt on. A memory surfaced of

a model airplane. As he was about to give it to Bruce, Marcus noticed Bruce’s grip

Angela’s Library

had been filled with

be overshadowed by Marcus.

Jonah appeared indifferent to wealth and success, he harbored ambitious

overcoat, then stepped out onto the balcony. Rain was falling, and Derek hurried

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