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."

Jace and Yara were. For now, we had

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

allowed it. He always said that houses should be filled with peaceful

of the main hall was a giant sculpture of a coiled serpent made of jade, poised to strike. Even the sight of it sent chills down

animals said a lot about him. And now, with all of us

out.

already here. No turning

suddenly asked, snapping me

look, which made him 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

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

this a zoo or

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to figure it out when a voice sliced through the tension.