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 now, we had no choice but

tiger-its jaws wide open, sharp teeth bared. The thing looked like it was ready to eat anyone

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

was filled with predator art. In the center of the main hall was a giant sculpture of a coiled serpent made of jade, poised to strike. Even the sight of

know what kind of taste Bruno had, but his obsession with these fierce animals said a lot about him. And now, with all of us trapped in his hands,

out.

already here. No turning back

it?" Bruno suddenly asked, snapping me out

laugh. "Just wait. You'll see the real thing soon enough." My nerves shot up, and I couldn't help but glance at Hayden. He was still, his face

weird sense of comfort. If things went sideways, he wouldn't just leave me, right? With my stomach

this a zoo or

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it out when a voice sliced through the tension.