Raisel - POV

I stared at the walls of my new room, the one Viktor had assigned me. Pacing back and forth, my mind raced. I couldn’t afford to act recklessly—I had no power here. I was sure Viktor had me under surveillance. How was I supposed to help Susan and Soren?

The doorknob turned suddenly.

“Sire Viktor summons you,” a housemaid announced. I followed her, trying to keep my nerves in check.

When we arrived, Viktor was waiting, his gaze cold and commanding.

“I want ...