In the aftermath of Nyx's revelation, the prison walls seemed to reverberate with the echoes of betrayal. Seraphina, grappling with the weight of her family's legacy and Ocean's hidden truths, felt the ground shift beneath her feet.
Ocean, burdened by guilt and remorse, stood at the precipice of a shattered alliance. The city's fate hung in the balance, teetering between salvation and damnation.
Determined to uncover the truth and seek justice for her family's legacy, Seraphina's resolve hardened like tempered steel. She vowed to unearth the secrets buried in the shadows, no matter the cost.
Meanwhile, the city pulsated with an undercurrent of unrest. The revelation of Eagle's Eyes' involvement in clandestine affairs sent shockwaves through its streets, stirring whispers of rebellion and dissent.
As Seraphina grappled with the weight of her newfound heritage, a dangerous revelation lurked in the shadows-an old acquaintance with ties to her family's past resurfaced, threatening to unravel everything she held dear.
With each passing moment, the threads of fate tightened, drawing Seraphina and her allies deeper into the heart of darkness. The city braced itself for the impending storm, unaware of the tumultuous events that lay ahead.
As the echoes of betrayal lingered in the air, Nyx, accompanied by two menacing enforcers, strode into the dimly lit prison cell where Seraphina and Elijah were confined.
Nyx's voice cut through the tense silence like a dagger. "Seraphina, my dear, it seems we've reached a crossroads," he drawled, his eyes glittering with malice.
Seraphina's jaw clenched as she met Nyx's gaze, steeling herself against the venomous words she knew would come.
"You have a choice," Nyx continued, his tone dripping with twisted allure. "End him, and I'll spare your life. Join me, and together, we can rewrite the city's destiny."
Elijah's eyes widened in disbelief, his gaze flickering between Seraphina and Nyx, a silent plea for salvation.
But as Seraphina's hand quivered, her resolve wavered. The weight of her burgeoning feelings for Elijah bore down on her, a burden too heavy to bear.
"I won't do it," she declared, her voice ringing with defiance. "I won't betray him, or myself."
Nyx's smirk twisted into a cruel sneer. "Very well, my dear," he hissed, nodding to his henchmen. "Perhaps a demonstration is in order."
Before Seraphina could react, a cold, metal object pressed against her trembling hand. She felt the weight of the gun, the chill of its touch searing into her skin.
"Shoot him," Nyx commanded, his voice a low growl.
But as Seraphina struggled to resist, a sharp blow landed against her temple, sending her reeling. Her vision blurred, her ears ringing with the deafening roar of chaos.
And then, amidst the haze of confusion, she heard it-a single gunshot, shattering the fragile semblance of order within the prison cell.
A/N
Sorry it's short. Been having a little writer's block. Didn't know this is how it felt for others.
Promise the next chapter would be long!!
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