Heavy Price

Warlock Ch 206. Heavy Price

Damian's eyes widened slightly. "He wanted to rule the magic world," he muttered, the pieces falling into place.

"Yes," Victoria confirmed, her gaze meeting his. "He saw you as a threat, as someone who could challenge him. But he also saw you as an opportunity. With your power, he believed he could rise above everyone—vampires, mages, warlocks, demons. He thought he could become untouchable."

Damian's grip on her wrists tightened, his mind swirling with a mix of anger and confusion. "And you? What about you? Why did you side with me?"

Victoria's lips pressed into a thin line. "Because he didn't just plan to kill you, Damian. He planned to get rid of me, too."

Damian blinked, his confusion deepening. "What?"