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Chapter 24

Abe POV

The one thing in all my life that I regret was Asena's death; even though it wasn't my fault truly I felt the guilt over my head. I had told people that she had died of natural causes but that wasn't the case. She had died because I had failed to protect her from a man who desired her beyond all measures. His name was Gregori.

-Flashback-

The day Asena had met Gregori was a sad day for all involved. Asena, Caleb and I had attended the funeral of an old dear friend of ours.

"Hello Abe," Gregori greeted me with a nod to Caleb; "Who is this?"

"This is Asena, a friend." I replied apprehensively. I didn't like Gregori from the moment that I had met him, he slivered through women tempting them; playing with them like toys.

I knew from this moment of meeting Asena he had set his eyes on a new prize.

-End of Flashback-

Gregori had developed had developed an infatuation with Asena as he began to date her a few weeks later. He had proclaimed his love for her in many ways like bringing her flowers or lavish jewellery to spoil her with. Asena was overjoyed to feel such profession of love that she gave herself to Gregori without a second thought. Once the deed had been done Asena had seen the dark side of Gregori.

Gregori had a dark shadow looming over him; he was a living vulture diving in for the prey that was Asena. He had become a monster that abused her without a seconds thought. Asena had soon become a shadow of herself hiding in her shell instead of standing tall. When she had confided in Caleb and I; we vowed to get her out.

Once Asena was free of that monster she began a new life with Caleb's help where they learned to trust and love one another. They were the jigsaw pieces for one another and just when we thought things were getting better darkness loomed again.

The first threatening note had Asena shying away from herself once again; keeping these things from both Caleb and I. Months went on as Asena got more scared as she finally broke down confiding in me.

-Flashback-

Asena was sobbing so hard she could barely stand so I sat her down on a chair.

"What is wrong bebek abla?"

"I-I-I-I have be-e-e-e-n getting threatening notes...kardeş," she broke down at that point as my heart broke at the sight of her.

"Don't worry I will protect you but I must go and do some work in America."

"Abe, please take me with you; I love you kardeş I'm scared..." I gave her a tight hug.

"You know I cannot my darling bebek abla; I love you to my bebek abla."

-Flashback-

"Caleb I had never seduced Asena she was my sister and I cared for her like a brother. She died because of Gregori who desired her with a dark passion that killed her and I couldn't protect her!" Janine put a reassuring hand on my shoulder.

I gave Janine a small smile as we both recalled Asena's funeral and the darkness of that day when Abe killed Gregori.

"Gregori was our friend Abe I don't believe you after you seduced Asena." Caleb angrily spoke.

"I fell in love with Janine in America; why would I seduce Asena and make up such lies!" Abe burst.

"Tell me how much your daughter means to you...Does she mean as much as Asena did to you or more?" Caleb questioned smirking. "Because you're never going to see her again!"

AN:

Translations I found these on the internet so sorry if they aren't right.

Bebek abla – Little sister

Kardeş – brother