FIA
Cian's expression didn't change. "What are you getting at?"
Valentine's smile widened.
"The villain in your story has always been Gabriel. But that has been a lie peddled by Aldric. Gabriel has been trapped and imprisoned under Aldric's own estate for Hekate knows how long. But thanks to me, he is about to see the light again."
My heart stopped.
Gabriel.
Cian's other uncle?
The one everyone said had tried to hurt them and committed several sins. The one who had practically exiled himself because of the evil he had done. The one whose name was spoken like a curse.
"You can have the greatest testimony against Aldric," Valentine continued. "By having Gabriel here. But he'll only be here on time and today if you break the soul kiss."
The room went silent.
Cian stared at Valentine. His face was unreadable. I couldn't tell if he was shocked or angry or something else entirely.
Madeline had turned back toward the room. Her eyes were wide.
