Even after everything I had done to Isabella, she ordered my release. But my plans for her were far from over; I wanted to ensure she ceased to exist. Hearing about Sofia and Atlas made my heart race, and I began to wonder if my situation was different.

"I decided to let you go because you are of no use to me. Keeping you here is a waste of my time. I need to let you go," Isabella said. I raised my head, veins throbbing with anger, and looked at Atlas, who was present at my release. With a heart full of regret, I said to him, "I regret ever...