Despite the promises Kara had made to Eerik, she was at a loss on how to fulfill them. Nevertheless, her determination to keep Acheron away from the people she loved burned within her. She had believed Eerik shared the same desire, but the sight of Acheron roaming the castle halls every passing day stirred an intense anger within her.

This was something she couldn't comprehend. How could Eerik's mindset change so drastically in just a few hours?

The memory of their ...