Chapter 23

Tricia let out a chilling laugh and stared out at the sea. "I want you and Jeremy to die together." Everyone around was stunned. They all thought Tricia had lost her mind. But Henry didn't flinch. Instead, he stayed remarkably calm. "I can die. But Jeremy isn't here, so I can't make any promises." A chill rushed through Lexi's body. She knew Henry had feelings for her, but she never imagined he'd be willing to die for her. "It's fine. He'll be here soon. Look. There he is—right behind you." Tricia smiled faintly as she pointed behind them. Jeremy emerged from the water, dripping wet. With Henry having the entire city hunting him down, sneaking in by sea was his only option. But the moment he got ashore, he saw what was happening and rushed over. "Tricia, are you insane? Let Lexi go!" His outburst only angered Tricia further. The knife in her hand dug a little deeper. "Jeremy, you seem confused. I'm the one in control here. If I get even slightly upset and my hand slips, Lexi's