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."

we had no clue where Jace and Yara were. For now, we had no choice but to go with

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 anyone who dared get too close. Just staring at it

it. He always said that houses should be filled with peaceful things-landscapes, flowers,

didn't care about any of that. The whole mansion 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

Bruno had, but his obsession with these fierce animals said a lot about him. And now, with all of us trapped in his hands, I had a bad feeling about how

out.

we were already here. No

it?" Bruno suddenly asked,

the real thing soon enough." My nerves shot up, and I couldn't help but glance at Hayden. He

wasn't counting on him to save me, there was something about the 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

this a zoo

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a voice sliced through