When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 1002

Asher was caught off guard by the outburst. "Caspian, you can't say that. She's carrying Evander's only child."

Caspian didn't back down. "Even if it's Evander's kid, it means nothing compared to our parents' blood debt. You're all too soft. If I had been here earlier, the Black family wouldn't have seen a single good day. I'd have ended them myself!"

Hearing Caspian's venomous words, a cold shiver ran down Evelina's spine. She knew better than anyone that Caspian's explosive temper meant he was fully capable of making good on that threat.

Evelina instinctively shrank behind Evander Langston, whispering, "I did help you get the evidence, didn't I?"

They couldn't just burn the bridge after crossing it.

Caspian glared at her. "You'd better stand vigil and repent every single day. Otherwise, you're going to suffer."

Lemira studied Caspian's face. If she looked closely, she could still see a few faint scars, but the difference from before was staggering.

She had to admit, Rowan's medical tech was phenomenal. No wonder so many elites were desperate to get in his good graces.

Caspian touched his cheek. "It's still a little visible, but Rowan said that once it heals a bit more, we'll do one final round of treatments."

Lemira nodded. "It does look a lot better."

That was just a fact.

Caspian looked at her, almost eager to please. "We really owe it all to you. If you hadn't realized something was off with Evelina, we never would've tracked down the truth. Us brothers... we were blind compared to you."

Lucian Langston nodded in agreement. "Exactly. This is all Lemmy's doing. None of us should forget that."

Asher cleared his throat. "Lemira, no matter how much you fight with us, there will always be a place for you here. We're your brothers, and we've got your back."

Lemira's face remained utterly blank at his words.

Got her back?

In her past life, she had foolishly believed those exact words—and it had led to a brutal, agonizing death. Only an idiot would fall for it twice.

Lucian sighed. "Rowan, don't take it personally. Lemmy had a massive falling out with the family. She's furious with all of us, and unfortunately, you're caught in the crossfire."

Asher agreed. "Exactly. You've been away this whole time; you haven't done anything to her. It's ridiculous for her to throw your kindness back in your face like that. That serum is priceless."

Rowan let out a helpless sigh. "Just leave it in her room later. Building a relationship takes time."

Beside him, Evelina stared at the box with greedy eyes. "Rowan, could I have a little bit? I really need it. I'm getting stretch marks on my stomach, and they look awful."

Rowan's gaze swept over her. "Sure. I'll have Evander bring you some later."

Evelina beamed, but she couldn't shake the feeling that his eyes were dead and freezing when he looked at her. Was it just her imagination?

Once Lemira took her seat in the dining room, her brothers filed in one by one.

Asher was the first to speak. "Lemira, didn't you have a favor to ask Rowan? If you don't bring it up now, how long are you going to drag this out?"