Daring to commit violence in Rosewood Manor, Astrid had already prepared to risk everything. After escaping, she headed straight to Voss Manor-because at this point, the only person in the world who could protect her was the old man.

Inside Voss Manor, the old man was studying a chess board, frowning as he realized he had backed himself into a dead end. He sighed softly. "Fated."

"Master." The butler entered with Astrid.

Disheveled and panicked, Astrid collapsed to her knees in front of the ...