DARIUS POV

"Where is Brielle?"

This was Darius's first question when he entered the room where his alleged uncle waited for him.

They exchanged no niceties and stared at each other with an intensity they hadn't felt in a long time. The entire universe was hanging on a thread, and one small, unnoticed event could ruin it all. Not to mention that Darius' blood was boiling with barely suppressed rage.

"Good day to you, nephew. How are you doing?" The older man before him responded with a ...