28 Can you Trust a liar? (Chapter 27)

Two guards entered Lavria's cell. I had a stone in hand just incase. But instead, they took off her chains and gave her a new dress, apron and pair of shoes to wear. Karina meant what she said.

"She did it Damien." Lavria squealed.

"You're in good hands Lavria, and no more stealing." She looked down when I said that. But she waved goodbye and was escorted upstairs towards the light. She was the first friend I had made in Valtor. I hope she will be alright. I have faith in Karina. Shortly after I got lost in my thoughts. The doors open. I see a figure, coming down the stairs. Drake.

"Open it." He says in a menacing voice. The doors open and the guards leave in a rush. Drake steps inside. Hie eyes with a glare and his mouth sour. I don't show emotion. I look him dead in the eye.

"So this is the shithole you are rotting in." He says chuckling to himself. "It suits you." His eyes were unforgiving and his body threatening. "You know Damien, I don't understand." He says rubbing his temple. "I was nice to you.. infact.. before this I may have considered you my friend. But you killed a woman that was my family. And noone hurts my family, without answering to me, and your answer was too short."

"I didn't kill her Drake."

"That's what all murderers say. They're all cowards that can't admit to their mistakes-"

"I didn't. Do it." He looks deep into my eyes, he shook with rage. I readied myself for his attack. But he calmed himself.

"Karina loves you. Do you love her?"

"There is no doubt." He moves closer to me. I'm not afraid of him. We stand chest to chest.

"Now, if you hurt another woman that I love dearly... Just know I will personally put you in hell... Is that understood." He whispered through his teeth taking large breaths like a dragon.

"Drake I'll say it one more time...I did not kill Isla. I met her once. What reason would I have to kill her!?"

"THEN WHO THE FUCK DID?!"

"Trust me I want to know that more than you."

"No..no-one wants to know that more than me." He said. Drake was truly pained by her death. His voice fluttered when he spoke. "Karina and Ryan are the only family I have now. I love Karina. And she trusts you. So I trust you. Don't make me regret it." He gritted through his teeth. "Today the Cousins are coming. You will be part of the entertainment. Once that is done. Me and Karina will get you out. Is that understood?"

"Of course." I say. He leaves without another word. The Cousins? Entertainment? What have I gotten myself into?