Chapter 50: Wasn’t Abandoned
"Nervous? We are going to meet your ex-lovers after all."
Annora’s fists clenched upon hearing Edward’s mocking tone. She was about to meet Cassian and Benedict. She had been in between the two for a long time before she made her choice. It was a wrong choice.
She shouldn’t have chosen that selfish Cassian. He had his childhood friend killed the moment she started causing trouble. Why wouldn’t he abandon her the moment she lost her powers?
She didn’t know what she would do when she met him. She just wanted to stay away. It was unlikely she would meet him, he was an important figure, and she is no longer a saintess. This time would be different. The Goddess said so. This time she could have a happy ending.
For now, she would lay low and follow Edward’s orders. He was far too powerful for her to take on alone. She had to gather power and catch him off guard, only that way could she get rid of him.
The hatred in her coursed through her veins. He was the reason she died...
"Hah. You don’t bother to hide your disgust. Don’t act so righteous Annora. We are all selfish people. Or do I need to remind you how you treated those men like dogs before choosing the one with the most power?"
Her nails dug deep into her palms. His words hurt and provoked her.
"I am not as evil as you. I- I admit I never made it clear but that’s because-"