She staggered and slumped against the table as the red headed girl drove a dagger into her stomach. She let out a howl and one of the guys in the mask looked at her disapprovingly. Both the guys were masked but the girl was bare faced and wore a gold ring with a sword carved on it. Inner Circle. The assassin trio searched the cabinet one more time and the left, not sparing her a look. Only one thing was on Sapphire's mind. The necklace. Her quest. She staggered, using the dining table for support. But before she could reach the fridge, her body slumped on the floor.
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"So you killed her? But didn't get it? This is the second time you have failed," he growled. Lyra kept her head down as did Rikan and Zain. "I don't think you understand out purpose very well.
Lyra tapped her chest twice. "My loyalty lies with you and the rest of the Arrow Circle, Meihn."
He smirked. "Good. Then you should understand I can't have any loose strings. Execute her," he told Rikan.
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The Shadow
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