Aleksandr no longer had any need to torture Lena, for Renz would undoubtedly do so himself. Renz had theappetite, just as he did, and their father before them.

It was only a matter of time before it consumed him.

Aleksandr had already destroyed his brother in the most clever way possible, by allowing him to destroy himself and all he loved.

Therefore, he no longer had any use for Lena.

"Why can't we just forget about them? You really shouldn't have brought Lena here today," Aleksandr muttered eventually.

Ilise finished her second glass, and a youthful rouge began to blossom in her cheeks.

"I humbly disagree, my love. Tell me,...