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“Riven,” Ren says, extending a hand toward me. “Come here. Now.”

My gaze flicks from Ren's outstretched hand to Evren's unnervingly calm face.

He moves.

I yelp as Ren's hand clamps around my wrist, yanking me away just in time.

Evren's fist slams through the wall where the Smart Panel is mounted, obliterating the screen projecting my father's face.

The whole thing lasts five seconds by the time it's over, half the wall is destroyed.

“Now,” He slowly turns toward us and starts stalking in my direction. “Take your hands off her.”

Ren releases my wrist instantly.

For the briefest moment, I feel the cool air against the spot where Ren's hand had been.

Then Evren's warmth replaces it.

He closes the distance between us in two long strides and looks down at me.

His eyes search my face.

They glow.

But beneath the light, they're darkened by what I now recognize for what it is, murderous rage.

I simply look back up at him, taking in the scar crossing his lips, on his eyebrow that is still a little raw, the red streaks in his hair.

Slowly, I raise my hand and cup the side of his face where there isn't an implant, my thumb brushing over his skin.

After seeing him destroy the panel where my father was blaming me, I can't just stand here pretending it didn’t make my heart melt a little.

It's strange how people work, I still hate him, still think he's a psychopathic murderer, a reckless bastard and a fucking monster.

But he's real.

He's the monster I chose to stay beside and fight with.

“You're stupid,” I murmur softly. “Thank you.”

His entire body goes rigid, his breathing quickens and his eyes narrow.

“For what?” he grits out.

His free hand comes up and covers mine.

“For destroying my father's hologram, for helping me with my brother, for the charm.” I pause, a small smile finding my lips. “Thank you for being you.”

CHAPTER 61

Evren

Bring Me Back To Life - Chris Grey

Istarted preparing everyone for the seasonal race.

Every day, I make them drive their cars or bikes around the docks while I throw new obstacles at them and pull unpredictable shit without warning.