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

the kind that seemed sharp enough to cut a person pieces. But it was laced

the villain. I liked it. I loved how she desperately wanted to get rid of me but

are shaking. Are you low on calcium? Want me

died once-I've got

her hand and pressed the blade against my

me clean through the other night. But your knife? It

that I had

purpose.

do you

couch, and she

let my smile widen. "I want a lot

you think you

me

aunt, it's only

widened in shock. "You both

you. If it weren't for your care over the years, Carter wouldn't have achieved

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

advantage of the moment and tore away her

"Ah! Chloe!"

too much force,

I didn't mean to

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wasn't a shred of remorse in my

you so afraid of? You have such a stunning face-why hide it?" Beneath the mask was a face with exotic features:

were her jet-black pupils,

mind. Could

don't get too full of yourself," she

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 tiny, dark room with no way out? I could keep you like a dog,

stared directly into her eyes. She was unraveling, trying to mask her

you try and see

me. "What are

gave me the inspiration I needed after