Chapter 619

Blood pooled across the cold floorboards, seeping into every crack. Samira Briarwood's body convulsed under Bianca's blade, her cries echoing like a wounded animal's last howl. But the words that slipped past her bloodied lips struck harder than any scream could.

"Now... now you know the truth about Piper." Samira's voice wavered, ragged with pain. "Spare me."

Bianca froze. For an instant, her che