Chapter 89
Ace
My body turned alarmingly as I heard Bella's voice. My heart pounded as I saw her standing at the door, her eyes wide with horror at the scene in front of her. Brad lay on the floor, coughing blood, groaning in pain. A deep sense of dread washed over me. What was she doing here? How did she even know Brad was here? How did she know I was here?
She took a slow, tentative step into the room, her eyes locked on the bloody mess that was Brad. Even in his state, the bastard managed a laugh. A sick, mocking laugh that sent a chill down my spine. Her gaze shifted from Brad to my bloodied fists, and as I took a step toward her, she recoiled, her eyes filled with fear. Fear of me.
"What did you do?" she whispered, her voice trembling with horror, her eyes darting back to Brad.
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