Chapter 109. No Strike

I closed my eyes, refusing to look at her.

Stay strong?

Like she wouldn’t gladly take the chance to finish me off.

Why is she still faking that she cares, knowing I am this vulnerable?

I tried to push myself up with reflex, pride, rage—but my arms shook violently and failed me.

Maybe I had underestimated her.

Venom was right.

Who knew if she wasn’t the one who had orchestrated the attack—leaving me in this vulnerable state, waiting for me to die by her hands?

I know she must be wearing a big, broad smile on her lips.

Is this really my end?

I knew it was near, and I was ready for it.

I was expecting to see the furious face I’d always known. I expected a raised dagger, a weapon—anything aimed at my throat to finish what she had sworn to do.

But instead…

I saw her tear-filled face staring down at me.

“Titan… please… please don’t die on me…”

I cursed inwardly.

That st