Chapter 81:

Violet’s POV

My soul was no longer in my body and my bones abandoned me, leaving only my skin; and even this couldn’t stand the weight of the pain. I buckled to the ground and cried my eyes out, watching as my world became distorted.

My parents were moved off the podium and dragged back to their dungeon. While I remained there, I was too numb to move.

I felt Axel’s eyes burn into my skin as he walked pass me, the feeling further adding to the bitterness I felt.

My life became totally meaningless…

Rain started to fall but I couldn’t care less. My tears mixed with...