Chapter 304 Xena's POV It was impossible. He was supposed to be dead. My mouth fell open in shock, my mind struggling to process this impossible reality." Around me, I could see my young warriors kneeling in the dirt. They'd been beaten badly their faces were swollen and bloodied, their eyes burning with pure rage as they glared at Benedict.
We were surrounded by a circle of Benedict's masked warriors, while several SUVs and vans were parked nearby, their engines still running.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBenedict's smile widened as he saw my shocked expression. He was clearly savoring this moment. His satisfaction was disgusting, making my stomach churn with revulsion.
The sound of a car door slamming madeturn my head. My blood turned to ice as I watched a figure emerge from one of the SUVs, hips swaying with deliberate seduction.
Helen.
She strutted toward Benedict like she owned the world. Without hesitation, she settled herself on his lap, her arms wrapping around his neck in a sickeningly intimate embrace.
The sight hitlike a physical blow. My vision blurred at the edges as rage and disbelief crashed overin waves. "What the fuck is going on?" I screamed, my voice cracking with fury.
Benedict's face darkened, any trace of amusement vanishing as his expression turned cold and bitter. "This is what you deserve," he snarled, his voice dripping with venom. "All of this is your fault. If Ryder had just been patient, if he'd waited you had to poison his mind against me, turn forto step down properly, none of this would have happened. But no him into srebel who thought he could challenge my authority!" His face contorted with pain and rage. "Everything that's happened is because of you, Xena. You destroyed everything!" "Bullshit!" I spat back, my own anger flaring to match his. "You're fucking insane! You couldn't handle Wiley's attacks because you're too proud to listen to anyone else's opinions. You'd rather watch your pack burn than admit you might be wrong. This isn't about leadership - it's about your pathetic need to cling to power!" My words hit their mark. Benedict's face flushed red with fury, his hands clenching into fists. "You little bitch," he growled. "Give her a lesson in respect." I braced myself for the blow, every muscle in my body tensing. But seconds passed, and nothing happened. Confused, I turned to look at the warrior standing behind me.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHis eyes were visible above his mask, and what I saw there surprised me. There was hesitation, conflict, as if he was struggling with sinternal battle.
"What the fuck are you waiting for?" Benedict roared at the hesitating warrior. "I said teach her srespect, you useless piece of shit!" SLAP! 1/2 Chapter 304 The sound echoed through the night as Helen's hand connected with my cheek. The force of it sentstumbling, my face erupting in burning pain. Before I could recover, her fist slammed into my ribs, driving the air from my lungs.
& "You fucking whore!" Helen screamed, her voice high and shrill with hatred. "You think you're so special, don't you? Think you can just waltz in and take everything that should be mine?" Another punch caughtin the stomach, sendingcrashing to the ground. The frozen earth was unforgiving against my already battered body.
"Where is Ryder?" Benedict demanded, his voice cutting through Helen's continued screaming.
"Fuck you," I gasped out, blood trickling from my split lip. The m content is on novelenglish.net!
Helen's boot connected with my ribs, sending fresh waves of agony through my torso. She was om e completely unhinged now, all pretense of control gone as she unleashed years of jealousy and resentment. Chapter Comments Visitor Helen had years? They only just met months ago? View 1 Comment > POST COMMENT LIKE