''You'll see.''


Osman and Mihrimah waited outside the gate of the castle, hiding. Osman told Mihrimah almost everything about why they were here there. Cerkutay and Boran also accompanied them.

Kosses' right hand man Samuel made sure that they entered the castle itself without being seen. ''Osman Bey, come with me.''

''EyvAllah, Samuel. We can go now.'' Osman said, and everyone followed Samuel.


Osman and Mihrimah entered the main court of the castle, where Kosses and Turgut awaited them. Mihrimah knew the truth behind her uncles and aunt's supposed deaths, so she wasn't that mad at them any longer, but she still held her grudge against their accusations towards her uncle.

''Ivaz Bey died.'' Osman said and took out an arrow with a mark on it. Mihrimah recognized the arrow. Osman gave the arrow to Kosses, who took it and inspected the mark.

''This arrow belongs to us. How did you find it?'' Kosses asked. Mihrimah could clearly see that he was surprised by the fact.

''It fell on the ground when I was taking the mask of the devil off.''

''They want to play both sides.'' Turgut added. ''He made me get mad at you. And now it's Kosses' turn.''

''As you said, Turgut Bey.'' Osman confirmed.

''Who attacked then? Aren't there any other traces?'' Kosses asked.

''The one who killed Mari burned Sögüt.'' Mihrimah said. ''And killed Ivaz Bey. They're all the same persons. And it's safe to say that they are very skilled in staying hidden.''

Osman nodded. ''But I'm going after who I suspect now. Where's my brother? ''

Mihrimah looked at Osman in surprise. ''Emmi? Yengye? They're here?''

''They are,'' Kosses confirmed. ''Samuel, bring them here.''

Mihrimah smiled, and when she heard the door being opened, she turned around, but her smile faltered. Her uncle and aunt's hands were still bound like they were prisoners.

She turned to Kosses and looked at him with pleading eyes. ''Kosses...''

''It's normal to tie the hands of someone who I thought was responsible for my sister's death, Mihrimah.'' Kosses said. He then took a dagger from his belt and cut the ropes, which made Mihrimah smile again.

''Yengye.'' Mihrimah embraced her aunt, while Osman greeted his brother.

When they pulled away from each other, Mihrimah looked at her uncle.

Her eyes filled with tears. She couldn't believe that they were really here, standing in front of her. Gunduz was the first to move and pulled her into a tight embrace. ''I'm so sorry, Mihrimah. I never wanted to hurt you.''

Mihrimah shook her head. She was unable to find the words to express everything she was feeling. She buried her face in his shoulder.

When they finally pulled apart, Mihrimah looked between Gunduz and Ayşe. ''I don't know what to say.'' she admitted. ''Thank you for coming back to me. But I suppose that it will be awhile until we see each other again. ''

''You're right, Mihrimah.'' Osman said and then looked at his brother. ''You will be here for the time being, you won't come to the tribe for awhile.''

''It doesn't matter as long as it is proven that we aren't guilty, Bey'im.''

''What will we do now, Osman Bey?'' Turgut asked.

''Now it's your turn, Turgut Bey. By killing my brother, Kosses proved that he is against me by attacking me. You will stand against me too, Turgut Bey. They will think that we want to kill each other.''

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