Chapter 176
Kieran and the others felt a pret nd sense of we growing from within them more than anything else
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Ashton stated coldly. “You are to open your mind and allow me to instill a trace of flame within you. Your life will hang on a single thought of mine from now on. You will suffer the agony of berning to death if you ever betray me”
“Got it, Master!” Xena was fully aware that only by surrendering her life could she obtain Ashton’s frust
Xena relaxed completely, offering no further resistance to Ashton.
Ashton conjured a strand of pitch-black flame in the next instant, which swiftly shot into the center of Xena’s forehead and penetrated deep into Xena’s soul, enveloping her entire body.
“You can get up now,” Ashton said, tossing Xena some Energy Condensation Pills while channeling strands of energy into her body to stabilize her injuries.
He didn’t need a fatally wounded, dying ruler of Lavora’s criminal underworld.
“Understood, Master,” Xena said as she gradually rose to her feet.
She deliberately tugged at her collar, exposing a glimpse of fair, delicate skin. She shot Ashton a seductive glance, emphasizing her already graceful figure, which arched into an alluring, shapely silhouette.
Xena, however, was disappointed to find that Ashton had no interest in her whatsoever, as his eyes remained cold and devoid of any desire. She grew bewildered and lost her confidence, questioning whether she was simply not seductive or attractive enough.
Ashton was completely unconcerned with Xena’s thoughts. After all, he had no interest in any woman except his chosen maidens at this point.
He merely stated, “I’d like to get down to business now. I’d like to know if you’ve seen this girl before. She is this lady’s daughter. I’ve given my word that I’ll help locate her daughter.
Upon hearing this, the beautiful woman burst into uncontrollable tears. She never expected that Ashton would actually remember his promise to her, considering she was nothing more than an ordinary, dirt-poor mother.
Xena hesitated for a moment, then suddenly yelled in agony. She widened her eyes in shock as a searing pain erupted within her body, bringing her to the absolute limit of pain and making her experience a truly agonizing torment, as if her soul itself were imprisoned.
She was left panting heavily due to the intense pain, drenched in a cold sweat that made her thin clothes cling to her body. It made her look even more seductive.
“I’m sorry! I’ll tell you everything, Master!” Xena cried out, overwhelmed by fear.
She refused to ever endure such torment again. She understood that Ashton would never show an ounce of mercy or kindness- the only way to survive around him was total, unquestioning obedience.
She said anxiously, “I’m not sure where the girl named Lily is, but I do know where all those missing children from Lavora have gone. They were all taken away by Selene, the governor of Lavora, and the people from the Heavenly Medical Pavilion.”
Ashton, with a chilling gleam in his eyes, realized that Selene and the Heavenly Medical Pavilion were indeed responsible for this horrific deed. He cocked his brow slightly and asked, “Why? What are they capturing these young girls for? What is the total count of those taken?”
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Xena glanced nervously at Ashton and whispered, “They are being used as medicinal catalysts for the Heavenly Medical Pavilion, which had handed down an order that they require one thousand five-year-old girls from Lavora…”
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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