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.

a glass with brandy and took a

Bruce would inflict such cruelty on you,”

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 harm

inhaled deeply, his

a feeling about

had eluded him. Before going to bed with Millie, he would take great care to conceal his injury from her. Even during their more intimate moments, he would keep a

about

Angela’s Library

been filled with a resentful

hidden a deep unwillingness to be overshadowed

Jonah appeared indifferent to wealth and success, he harbored

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

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