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Inhuman — Chapter 13
A Glimpse of the Future
She stared at him, then her eyes went back to the paper that he pressed open.
“An Elder Change scroll,” Valary breathlessly let out. “I never thought it possible. Are you sure this is not a fake?”
He nodded.
“Like any scientist, I tested it upon a couple of prisoners before the authorities planned to hang them.” He stood up and glanced at her. “I assure you it works. Of course, the prisoner’s still suffered execution for their crimes.”
The inhuman sat in a chair after he looked out the door at Aprot’s progress.
“I’ll lay out some of the next things that you must remember to keep you alive once you meet your new body. As I told you before, the target is extremely vigilant and intelligent. Since I cannot be close to you once we get close to the estate, you’ll go to the gate on your own. From there, it is important that you remember to play the role I give you before we arrive.”
Valary nodded.
“As long as I get a body.” Her tone made Grym look at her. “I have waited too long for payback.”
“The feeling of blood soothes the savage heart.”
With his mask on, she had trouble understanding if he was mocking her. Then another thought came to her…
