Victor’s expression shifted upon hearing this. “Can you change the law?”

“No, I can’t.”

“Then how could you possibly help me escape this? Ask Cristofer to post bail for me. That won’t work. No matter how wealthy and influential he is, he can’t make my crimes disappear. I’ve committed kidnapping, attempted murder, and arson. I’ll likely spend decades in prison. I won’t endure a life without dignity behind bars. I’d rather die than go to jail.”

Before he could say ...