Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 794

Chapter 794 

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Jace didn’t say it again, but the sadness in his eyes spoke louder than words. 

Abbot Levinsky was a bit of a mystery. A wandering monk who eventually settled at Cloudscape Monastery, he had no known family–unless you counted Jace. 

Their bond went way back. Jace had practically grown up under the Abbot’s wing, soaking up his wisdom, turning their relationship into something more like a friendship over the 

years. 

“Rea, let’s focus on helping these people first, Jace said softly, pulling me out of spiraling thoughts. 

my 

As he turned to walk away, I grabbed his arm. “Was it an accident? The fire, I mean. Were you there when it started? Did you see anything weird?” 

His jaw tightened, and his eyes clouded with something heavy. “Rea, I’ll look into it. Don’t worry–and don’t get involved.” 

It was a warning, no question. Jace knew something but wasn’t about to share it. 

“Jace,” I pressed, swallowing hard, “I’d love to sit this one out, but what if this fire wasn’t random? What if it was aimed at me?” 

That stopped him in his tracks. His expression hardened, but instead of reassuring me, he hit me with, “Hayden’s coming back soon, isn’t he?” 

Yes, he was. Wayne had told me so himself. 

“Do you think this fire has something to do with him?” I asked. 

“If it’s about you,” he said, “it’s about him.” 

Okay, fair. Hayden and I were connected now, and anyone gunning for him would see me as both a target and a tool. 

“This is dangerous, Rea. You need to stay sharp. And if possible, stick with me,” Jace added 

I knew what he meant. He wanted to protect me. 

“If they’re ruthless enough to torch a monastery,” I said, my voice shaky, “do you you can stop them?” 

think 

The thought of what these people had done made my stomach twist. They’d burned down an entire monastery, dragging innocent lives into their schemes. Even Abbot Levinsky, a man of peace, hadn’t been spared. The sheer cruelty of it was hard to process. 

And then there was Mrs. Drago. 

They couldn’t have planned for her to be there that much was clear. But she still lost her 

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life in the flames. 

Maybe it was karma. 

But Mrs. Drago was kind. She didn’t deserve an end like this. 

As my mind raced, I couldn’t help wondering if her death was part of some plan of Thorsten Drago’s. Knowing how tangled and messy his affairs with other women were, it wouldn’t have shocked me. 

Whatever the reason, the fact that they were willing to take innocent lives was unforgivable. 

“Even if I can’t protect you completely, having me around is better than nothing,” Jace said, his voice calm but firm. “Trust me.” 

How could I not?