As the sun set on another day in Nightshade Empire, I sighed in relief. Today’s activity drained most of my energy, and when I glanced at my husband, I could tell he felt the same.

“Are you alright?” he asked as he approached me, and then he knelt before me and massaged my feet.

”I wish I could see Keiran right now. I am tired but if he’s here, then I will just fine,” I told him.

“Just give me a word, and I will kill your father right away,” he told me, but when I looked into his eyes, I could see that Asher was serious?”

“W-what did you...