Layla's POV

The silence that followed the revelation of Nate’s brother almost made me feel very uncomfortable until I saw Augustus. He was tied to a pole, but he looked so mischievous that I could have sworn he had something up his sleeves.

“Dear niece! It’s so good to see that you have done something to put on a good word for me, Am I free to go now?”

“And why would you think that? After everything you have done, If I had my way, I would have you killed immediately.”

“So that’s ...