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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unprepared for me to seize the

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

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

"your hands are shaking. Are you low on calcium?

once-I've

hand and pressed the blade

spot here? That's where Silas stabbed me clean through the

finally realized that I had come to

purpose.

do you want?"

the couch, and she fell

down at her, I let my smile widen. "I want a lot

you think you

me

we're one unit. As his aunt, it's only polite for

widened in

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

face. Her features were nothing like Peter's. It was clear she had gone to great lengths

she was lost in thought, I took advantage of

"Ah! Chloe!"

have used too much force, causing

didn't mean to

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apology, there wasn't a shred of remorse

my voice. "Amber, what are you so afraid of? You have such a stunning face-why hide it?" Beneath the mask was

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

mind. Could she be Carter's

get too full of

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?

her eyes. She was unraveling, trying to mask her emotions

you try and see how

me. "What

a faint smile. "They gave me the inspiration I needed