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They claiainst them, but there was much more to the story The Seers, too, had played a part

Luckily for the or anyone, and oal Death

Until then, I would play along, and ending Ten Club before I died had to be done regardless I’d made a promise to Mia Too little, too late, but I would keep it

“I didn’t see a struggle,” Jeni finally replied, “but I passed out for a few minutes”

“Passed out? In theHoould she protect herself after I was gone? Seers needed to be on their guard Always

“You weren’t answering me, so I went for help”

Ah Now I understood “Did you see hter?” I sensed Ariadna’s presence at all hours of the day, but she had not shown herself since the night I learned the truth about my inability to die

“Yes She asked about you,” Jeni said

I nodded “Next tiames will be over”

“Games?”

“I want a plan Tell me what must be done and by when so I can be free” I did not plan to wait for anyone, but it was important the Seers believed they were in control

Jeni raised a brow

“Got so to say, Seer?”

“You can read my mind So read it”

I did not have the energy at the moment It had taken all of my power to summon my soul to kill Victor To my surprise, I’d felt it fully return to ed I could not forgo the opportunity

But could I hang onto h to depart? I’d had to try So I’d hopped aboard Victor’s boat and sought out one of his security guards, who did not hesitate to put a bullet in my head

“You tried to cheat?” Jeni gasped

“I saw an opportunity to die, and I took it”

“Now I knohy you or your shadow didn’t answer my cries for help Thanks a lot”

Jeni knew by noho and what I was Why did it still surprise her when I acted in a self-serving manner?