Meadow’s POV:

Alaric gasped softly. “Meadow—”

“Whatever filial love I used to feel for my father disappeared a long time ago, Alaric. My father was a monster, and I have no doubt that he still is. The last thing I want is for him to be released. But that’s the fucking problem,” I sobbed. “I’m not supposed to be okay with this. What kind of person would I be if I were okay with my father being locked up in jail for a crime he didn’t commit? What kind of person would I be ...