Alexander's Pov

I turned to the trembling guard before me, my grip tightening around the handle of my pocket blade. His eyes widened in terror as I locked onto his, his eyes pleading, but no, I had no room for mercy tonight.

With a swift motion, I plunged my pocket blade into his tummy, twisting it deep.

"B... Boss, why?" His voice came out strangled. Those were his last words before he collapsed onto the floor, struggling for air.

The slaves shouted in horror as they watched him die. ...