Even after Her Death by Rita Bond

Chapter 421 I Won't Dodge

She grabbed me by the collar and hissed, "Why aren't you wearing it anymore?"

It was clear that her concern for Carter far outweighed any affection she had for her own son.

The ravioli she once made for Yael had left a lasting impression on him, but over the years, she had prepared countless meals for Carter herself.

hen Carter struggled with mobility, she sent Damian to take care of him.

And Carter's smooth rise in a foreign country? It was obvious she'd been pulling strings behind the scenes.

I had gambled-and I had won.

With a smile, I said, "Amber, I should thank you. If it weren't for you telling me about the Stone of Duality, I would never have known Carter was willing to risk his life for me." Her expression darkened. "What are you getting at?"

"Well," I said, letting the suspense linger, "since you know about the Stone of Duality, you should also know that the stones remain effective for eighty-one days. Care to guess why I'm no longer wearing mine?" Her pupils dilated, and I delivered the revelation slowly, savoring every word. "Obviously, the time is up. I don't need to wear it anymore because Carter and I have already swapped fates."

"D*mn it!" Amber exploded. Her fury propelled her forward, and she raised her hand to strike

1. me.

I caught her wrist mid-air and turned the knife she was holding toward my chest.

"Amber, isn't this what you've wanted all along? To kill me? Well, here's your chance. Let me help you."

I spoke without a shred of fear. "But just so you know, Carter and I have exchanged fates. If you stab me, I might only suffer a severe injury, while Carter... Well, who knows what night happen to him?" Her hand trembled violently. It was clear she understood the consequences. Amber was more familiar with the Stone of Duality than anyone.

I stood up, and this time it was her turn to retreat, step by step.

She was scared-terrified-because hurting me meant Carter would have to pay the price.

I advanced toward her, slowly and deliberately. "Amber, isn't this what you wanted? What are

Khesitating for? Show me what you've got "

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me to seize the upper hand so

sharp enough to cut a person pieces. But it

it felt like to be the villain. I liked it. I loved how she desperately wanted to get rid

you low on calcium? Want me to

died once-I've

easily pried the knife from her hand and pressed the blade against

Silas stabbed me clean through the other

realized that I had come to

purpose.

do you want?"

couch, and she fell into it with a

my smile widen. "I want a

you think you

me

aunt, it's only

in shock. "You

course," I replied lightly. "And I should thank you. If it weren't for your care

out and gently touched her face. Her features were nothing like Peter's. It was clear she had

lost in thought, I took advantage of

"Ah! Chloe!"

might have used too much force,

Amber, I didn't mean to

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Chapter 41 Won't Dodge

there wasn't a shred of remorse in

closer to her, lowering my voice. "Amber, what are you so afraid of? You have such a stunning face-why hide it?" Beneath

out most were her jet-black pupils, unlike the usual

my mind. Could she be Carter's mother's

too full of yourself," she

have a hundred ways to make your life hell. Who do you think you're messing with?" "You and Carter swapped fates, didn't you? As long as I leave you barely alive, he'll be fine. Do you know what it's like to be imprisoned? Locked in a

her eyes. She was

try and see

scrutinized me. "What are

the inspiration I needed after Silas and Sheila's deaths. Want to guess how I'd choose to go