Come back to us!

The anger in Nathan’s eyes is replaced by a glimmer of acknowledgment. He knew Isaac was right; he had felt the growing unease, the sense of an impending threat that seemed to lurk around

He took a deep breath and finally spoke, “Fine. I’ll let you out. But understand this, Isaac—you’re not free. You will remain under my custody for the time being, and one wrong move will be your last.”

Isaac looked at him in disbelief. “You can’t do that. I have to take care of my men. They are dying. I can't be locked up here, I am the head of rogues for all you understand. You don’t have to keep me on a leash for me to be loyal.”

Nathan’s gaze was filled with disbelief and mockery. “Head rogue or not, you are still my little brother, and you will do as I say. Do you understand?”

Nathan turned to the guard who had remained silently by the door. “Release him from the cell and set him up in the guest quarters." He looked at Isaac, "I’ll arrange for a meeting with the council We need to discuss our nex