Nyx's Pov

The day had finally come. The day Zade would order my execution. The day I'd fake my own death.

The cell door creaked open louder than usual, and I knew it was not just another round of questions. Zade’s steps were heavy, steady, like he wanted me to hear them. Liam was beside him again, small hand clutched in his father’s grip.

My heart ached the moment my son’s eyes met mine. I wanted to run to him, to hold him, but the chains on my wrists pulled me back.

Zade crouched in front of me, his shadow covering me. His voice was calm, almost gentle, but I...