LIANDREN’S POV

The dizziness started to drag me under. I blinked.

“Prepare yourself, princess.” His voice echoed, and dread washed over me.

Despite trying to keep myself together, I knew I could only hold on for so long.

The cold tip of the dagger brushed the side of my face. I stiffened.

“You know what—” he whispered, grinning with mischief. “I have an even better idea.”

He stepped away from me, and I exhaled slightly.

Just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse, he yelled, ...