Chapter 116. Day Seven: Star Crossed Legacies

2021, February 23rd. Venatores, Warlanda

Keira was stealthily making her way through the familiar hallways of the Hunter residence, careful to keep to the shadows and go unnoticed until she happened upon an unexpected intruder.

“I come in peace,” said Sam Greene, his hands held up in surrender as Keira stuck a gun in his face. “I’m here to invoke rule number 99 and to help.”

Sam gestured behind him, where the armed guards of the residence awaited his command.

“I hardly think clemency is the first thing on your mind. You released Madz’s killer so that she would come after me,” said Keira.

“After Madz had my father killed to protect you. You can see how I might hold a grudge,” said Sam in a controlled voice.

“Duke Greene was hardly innocent,” Keira countered.

“Ancient history,” Sam said with a shrug. “At present, we’re sitting ducks if we don’t keep moving. I put everything on the line to help you take the Hunter Residence and capture Mary. So