Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 267

Chapter 267

Tracey leaned into Kate's arms, her voice barely more than a whisper. "Kate, be cautious of your brother; he's part of that royal circle."

"Royal circle?" Kate had never heard the term before, but I had, and it sent a chill down my spine. Could it really be the internal conflict within that secretive circle as the sister had warned? What were they fighting over?

They had their sights on the girls from the orphanage.

Could it be they knew there was a girl from the orphanage who belonged to their ranks and they all wanted her dead? And Tracey, known to be from the orphanage but not the right age, had she been manipulated by these royals while abroad?

As I was trying to piece it all together, Max interjected, "Let's keep you out of this. I'll take care of it. Tracey will be safe with me."

Tracey added, "They forbade me from revealing their secrets, so I've been pretending to be clueless, afraid to let my brother find out since he's also part of the royals. I thought his recent inaction was due to familial affection, but today, it was obvious he wanted me dead." Kate held her tightly, overwhelmed with fear. She too had seen her brother today, who had casually mentioned her plans to go out.

And in both of his attempts, he hadn't considered that she might also die.

make a mistake than let one slip through? He even wants to kill me?" Her

really going on,

seeking permission,

pleaded for

Max finally said as the car pulled up

out, and after arranging a room for Tracey Max took me to another room. "Claire, I'd prefer

"So, you're planning to face

furrowed up with worry, hiding

as you're not discovered as

and my mother isn't Lenore. Are these identities just a comforting lie you created for me? Or, even wilder thought, are my parents still alive but

was clear the forces capable of

have been protecting

protectors twisted my understanding of

else don't

sank to the floor, overwhelmed by the day's events and the enormity of