Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 604

The "game" Bruno had in mind wasn't a friendly round of poker. It was something twisted.

I stared him down, but his gaze flicked between me and Hayden. "The dynamic between you four is fascinating," he said. "Jace Johnston, her ex. She's your ex. And Yara Drago, your new girl. So, tell me... who really loves whom the most here?" "Doesn't matter who loves who," I shot back. "We definitely don't love you, so stay out of it."

He grinned. "This isn't meddling, it's curiosity. Your tangled little love lives could use some sorting out."

Hayden's patience wore thin. "Say what you want and get to the point."

Bruno smirked, pressing his lips together. "Impatient, huh? Fine."

He stood up and headed toward the house.

Hayden and I stayed put, but his guards immediately stepped forward. "If you'd please follow us."

no clue where Jace and Yara were. For

mansion was massive, and right when we walked inside, we were greeted by a huge painting of a roaring tiger-its jaws wide open, sharp teeth bared. The thing looked like it was ready to eat

that-it was wrong. When I was younger, I loved animals and their art, but my dad never allowed it. He always said that houses should be filled with peaceful things-landscapes, flowers, plants- never anything with aggressive energy like tigers or eagles. He believed that kind of vibe could

whole mansion was filled with predator art. In the center of the main hall was a giant sculpture of a coiled serpent made of

a lot about him. And now, with all of us trapped in

out.

were already here. No

it?" Bruno suddenly asked,

him laugh. "Just wait. You'll see the real thing soon enough." My nerves shot up, and I

way he stayed calm that gave me this weird sense of comfort. If things went sideways, he wouldn't just leave me, right? With my stomach in knots, I followed Bruno through the hall and out into the backyard. The air smelled thick, like animal

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still trying to figure it out when a voice sliced through the tension. "Hayden! I'm