Encore of the Avenging Muse (Sylvia and Rupert)

Chapter 483

Rupert said flatly, "It's nothing."

...

By the time Sylvia got home, she was completely drained. She collapsed onto the couch, barely able to move, when Ms. Ward knocked on the door.

When Sylvia opened up, Ms. Ward walked in holding a steaming pot.

"Heard you come in, hon. I made you some bread pudding-your favorite, isn't it?"

Sylvia eyed Ms. Ward suspiciously. "How do you know that's my favorite?"

Ms. Ward froze for a second, then burst out laughing. "You told me last time you had a little too much wine. Lucky I remembered!"

Sylvia didn't think much of it. She was hungry anyway, rubbing her belly.

"I'll grab some bowls."

A few moments later, they each had a big bowl, eating until they felt warm and cozy all over.

Sylvia got up and brought out the rest of the wine she had stashed away.

Ms. Ward looked surprised. "Bread pudding and now more wine? You sure?"

Sylvia smiled as she poured. "Just a little to help me sleep. Long day. I want to turn in early."

"One glass, then."

"Deal."

they'd

onto her bed. As she glanced up,

sleep anymore-only alcohol

chuckled dryly and closed her

had no idea how much time passed, but in

she realized she was being dragged into the

covered in tattoos, even strange symbols inked near his eyes. He looked dangerous, not someone you'd want to meet in

to fight back, but she'd

struggled, but couldn't

man hadn't noticed she

took her

carefully leaving

her back

the man tipped over the empty wine bottles, scattering them around

piece of

read

A suicide note.

raced as she realized what he was doing-setting her

stayed perfectly still, waiting for him to

the scene and left, Sylvia snapped her

body was starting

but her limbs wouldn't

empty bottles on

she thought of Ms.