Chapter 70

Authors POV

Tracy’s heart leapt as she saw the look on her father’s face. It was different—so different from every other look he had ever given her. It wasn’t the playful, loving gaze he usually wore, nor was it the joking, warm smile he always had for her. No, this look was stern, strict, and cold, and for a moment, Tracy felt as though something was terribly wrong.

As he took slow, deliberate steps toward her, fear quickly replaced her confusion. Her father had an expression she couldn’t quite decipher but recognized all too well: it was evil.

“I guess you’ve figured it out now?” he asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

“About what?” Tracy stammered, still trying to comprehend his words.

Her father let out a harsh laugh, a sound that made her stomach churn. “You don’t need to play dumb, Axelia…” His words echoed in her mind, over and over. Axelia? The name Axel had called her just moments ago. How could he possibly know?

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