❝I've loved you until death. But in the end I didn't die.❞
Hanni's world shatters when her husband is killed seven hours into their marriage.
Fueled by grief, she embarks on a relentless quest to avenge his death, unraveling a web of crime that lead...
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𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢 𝐏𝐎𝐕
The drive is long and silent.
I keep glancing at Carlos on my left side—he seems so focused, and the silence tells me there's no room for conversation. He's been driving for hours, taking turns and heading into areas I've never seen before.
This is crazy. Why did I even agree to this in the first place? If anything, having another drive with him is the last thing I want to go through in this world. Have I learned nothing from what happened last time?
Part of me is terrified, but I push it aside. He's my husband, why should I feel scared? But still, I can't ignore the loud pounding in my heart. Deep down, I know something is wrong. So wrong.
Soobin keeps ringing me. I feel bad, but how could I explain to him that Carlos is still alive and he's taking me right now? That I'm cheating on either Minji or Carlos? I don't know. I fucking don't know.
But I feel so bad for my brother. He must be dead worried right now, knowing I'm not coming back after looking for my favorite cereal.
"Tesoro, turn off your goddamned phone," he orders, his voice low and commanding with an edge of irritation.
I snap my head to him. His pair of blue eyes are so sharp that it makes me feel like it's killing me even though he's not looking at me.
Without a word, I obey, turning off my phone like he wanted to.
"Give me." He extends his robotic right hand toward me.
I swallow hard. I shouldn't be listening to him. I really shouldn't, but I do anyway. I place the phone in his palm. He snatches it quickly and shoves it into his pocket.
What's wrong with him? He's never been like this before. I've always felt safe with him, loving him and trusting him.
Why can't I feel like that now?
Why do I miss Minji so much?
"Where are we going?" I finally muster the courage to ask, hoping my voice doesn't sound too shaky. I hate looking weak.
He doesn't respond. His jaw is set, eyes focused on the road.
Why did I ever come with him? I should've run. I want to go back to where I was before, shopping groceries with my brother.
But I had to know. I really want to know why he faked his death, why he disappeared from my life only to reappear now.
And now that I think about it, will I ever go back home?
To Minji's arms, specifically?
After what feels like an eternity, he pulls into a secluded area, hidden deep within a forest. A grand iron gate with elaborate designs opens slowly, revealing a sprawling estate.
