207: CAN’T GET IN THE WAY

ARIEL’S POV

I looked at Laura, shocked by her idea of taking someone’s life. “I know I made a promise to my son,

but I don’t know if I c

actually go through with it. Ending someone’s life is not something I can do

easily.”

“Ariel, you can’t let your emotions get in the way of your revenge. Luke deserves to pay for what he did. He doesn’t deserve to live after taking away your son’s life.”

I took a deep breath. “I know, but I don’t want to become a murderer like him. I want to make sure he suffers, just like my son did.”

Laura placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “I understand your hesitation, but you can’t let your conscience hold you back. Luke doesn’t have a conscience, so he did what he did. You need to let Vengeance take over.”

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your

“You’re right. You’re right about that. I can’t let my emotions hold me back. I will do whatever it takes to make sure Luke pays for his sins.”

“That’s the spirit,” Laura said with a grin. “I will help you with whatever you need. We’ll make sure he regrets ever crossing you.

“Thank you, Laura. I couldn’t do this without your support.”

“Anytime, Ariel.” She wrapped her arm around my neck, grinning. “Now, let’s get ourselves some good dishes.‘

He came with you, right?”

the shower right now.”

“And your brother?”

me right away. “Why are you asking?”

brows immediately, knowing, “No, no, it’s

don’t

“What? No!”

she playfully poked at me.

let’s just go get some

She wrapped her hand around my neck, and we both made our

have lost my son, but I would not lose my sense of justice. I’d make sure Luke met his end, but I was going to do it in a way that would make him suffer. And with Laura by my side, I knew I had the strength and support to see this

IN THE WAY

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LUKE’S POV

I

people were anticipating it. So, adjusting my tie, listened to the gentle

chance for the community to unite and discuss how to make our society a better place for

commanding presence capturing the attention of everyone present. His words about

all. I nodded in agreement, wanting to contribute to this

consciousness. It inspired me to do my part in protecting our

I just sounded like one of those

speech reverberated through the garden, filling almost everyone with hope. When the speaker invited attendees to share their thoughts, I didn’t hesitate to raise my hand.

we can overcome any challenge,” I said, my voice steady and resolute. The

in the air.

there!” Someone shouted from

began to shout my name, and I wondered why.

footsteps. Thank you, Luke Reynold. What

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