Chapter 115. Manipulating Her

Xerina’s POV

His words were like a punch to the gut, the air leaving my lungs in a rush. A goddess. It sounded absurd, impossible. But the way he said it, with such conviction, made it hard to dismiss.

“And I…?” I started, my voice trembling. “I was just… nothing?”

“You were everything,” Zane corrected, his voice firm. “You were their worst fear come to life. That’s why they tried to keep you in the dark, to keep you from realizing who you truly were. But I’m here now, Xerina. I’m here to show you the truth. To help you remember.”

He leaned in closer, his hand cupping my cheek as he gazed into my eyes. “You and I… we were meant to be together. I was your second-in-command, your most loyal follower. We were going to destroy the world together, bring it to its knees.”

The words sent a shiver of both fear and excitement through me. It sounded so… wrong. So twisted. But there was a part of me, a small, dark part, that wanted to believe him. That want