Burning Unfettered Abhorrence and Pain

Content Warning:

The following chapter contains themes and scenes that imply self harm. This material may be distressing for some readers. If you are sensitive to such content or are currently struggling with similar thoughts, please consider your mental well-being before proceeding. Your well-being is important. Reader discretion is advised.

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Jelani, Mariella and Eli stayed at the bar until Fai finished her first song for the evening as planned. Quin then led them out down the road where their hotel resort's service van picked them up.

Quin returned to Ainsely informing him that Geale and Marnthe successfully slipped upstairs. They went through the backdoor and made their way to the second floor while Fai was performing her second song.

"How was he?" Quin asked Ainsely as he took a seat behind the counter.

"The boss? He was smiling, but he looked exhausted. Something happened, huh?"

"Yeah, but I'm not sure what yet."