Marcus was seated on a black leather sofa, his upper body bare, his muscular form on full display. His clothing lay nearby.

Harlan’s eyes narrowed as he examined Marcus’ wounded arm.

“Your injury is more severe than I anticipated.”

He had been dispatched by Victor to assess Marcus’ condition.

“It’s been poisoned by Bloody Herb,” he continued, sitting opposite Marcus, hands resting on his knees.

“We haven’t yet developed a treatment. You’ll have to endure it for now. You may need to remain on Raven Island for a while. You’re well aware of the complexity of Bloody Herb.”

approached to dress the wound. The festering injury and surrounding skin were a gruesome sight. Derek’s face betrayed his revulsion as he bandaged

brandy

surprised that Bruce would inflict such cruelty on you,” he

Raven Island, he nearly fell off a cliff. You were the one who reached out without

his face

feeling about

Millie, he would take great care to conceal his injury from her. Even during their more intimate

had showered him with praise and rewarded him with a model airplane. As he was about to give it to Bruce, Marcus noticed Bruce’s grip on the chair’s armrest,

Angela’s Library

had been filled with

demeanor had hidden a deep unwillingness to be overshadowed by Marcus.

appeared indifferent to wealth and success, he harbored ambitious plans to

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