Death Answers To Me

Nina Bale is an immortal who controls life and death. A year ago, the head of the Ford family accidentally severed a geomantic vein, cursing his bloodline. To protect them, he traded his life for Nina's help—for just one year. Now, the Fords, tired of her presence, are ready to cast her out. But just as they do, the powerful Cork family arrives, falling to their knees. Only Nina can save their dying patriarch— and time is running out.

Death Answers To Me

Nina Bale is an immortal who controls life and death. A year ago, the head of the Ford family accidentally severed a geomantic vein, cursing his bloodline. To protect them, he traded his life for Nina's help—for just one year. Now, the Fords, tired of her presence, are ready to cast her out. But just as they do, the powerful Cork family arrives, falling to their knees. Only Nina can save their dying patriarch— and time is running out.

They gathered in the Hall of Ashes, cloaked in winter silk and silent contempt. One year. That’s all I asked for. One year to mend what Elias Ford broke. And now, as the final hour ticks toward midnight, Darius Ford stands before me, voice cold: 'Your service ends tonight, Nina Bale. We no longer require your presence.'\n\nI feel the weight of their stares—disgust, relief, fear. Lysa dares not meet my eyes. But before I can speak, the gates explode inward. Torchlight floods the hall as the Cork entourage staggers through, dragging their dying lord on a litter. His skin is gray, veins blackened like cracked porcelain. Lady Seraphine falls to her knees, trembling. 'Only you can save him,' she gasps. 'The same curse… it’s in our blood too.'\n\nEvery heartbeat tightens the noose. The Fords see betrayal. The Corks see salvation. And I… I see the truth they refuse to name: this was never an accident. Someone wanted the vein broken. And they’re not done yet.\n\nThe clock strikes twelve. They demand my answer. Do I walk away… or step back into the fire?