Alex pov

The mention of that name was like a slap in the face. Andrian's sneering face flashed through my mind. My stomach twisted, and the air seemed to grow colder around me.

"I don’t see how that’s relevant," I said, my voice laced with an edge I hadn’t intended.

His smirk returned, softer this time, but no less unnerving. "Not all power is used for good, Alex. Sometimes, those at the top are the most dangerous."

That was it, I couldn’t keep up the facade that i was ...