Rebirth Into My Second Chance

I pressed down on his wound, and he let out a blood-curdling scream.

The corners of my mouth twitched into a slight smile, hidden behind my mask. "Did Kate get you tangled up in my kidnapping?" I asked.

He howled in pain but stubbornly kept silent.

"So, you think enduring this agony for her is worth it? Then don't expect me to offer you any painkillers." As I spoke, I slapped the area over his heart where he had been stitched up.

I intended to save him, but that didn't mean I didn't want to end him!

Clenching a pen in my hand, I aimed it at his heart. "Are you seriously not going to spill about who's backing you up? How would you like it if I destroyed your heart?"

As the tip of my pen was a mere inch away, he gasped for air. "What you're doing is illegal!"

"And what about you? After all the illegal stuff you've done, weren't you scared then?"

I lifted my arm dramatically, then brought it down swiftly. Daniel screamed again, terrified.

burst open. Max strode in, grabbed my wrist, and took the pen from my

someone up?

a deep voice. He wasn't angry, but

my hands in my pockets, I waited for Max to get out and lecture me. But when he did emerge, he said

my odd behavior in the elevator the night

unnecessary. I'm not sick," I replied, turning my face away, not

In the dark or under stress, you've called Claude's name, screamed for help twice, and lashed out when anyone comes near. Claire, as

solemnly as if to say I could

my lab coat and tossed it

idea of my pain, the internal struggle. To save the life of the person who had

wished I could end him myself rather than save

asked, "Is this your attitude toward

a dream. Or perhaps, even if I had, my greatest desire in this life had always been revenge. "Think it over and tell me your decision." He ignored my tantrum and lowered his head

grabbed my jab

need to own their