No, no, no, no! This couldn’t be real!

They were supposed to be fighting against the tyranny of Alpha Matteo, so why had they chosen to ally with him? My heart raced, and I shook my head in disbelief, muttering curses under my breath.

Marco’s laughter pierced the air, echoed by the jeers of others in the room. Only one person appeared outraged—Speranza, the witch.

With a fierce glare, she stepped forward toward Ezio. “If you plan to hand her over to Matteo, then you’re all nothing but fools!”

Marco scoffed, his eyes glinting with malice. “What’s foolish about cashing in by getting rid of a miserable girl? She sold...