MILDRED I watched Morpheus sharpen his knife. He had been silent since he sent Marcus away. I had so many questions on the tip of my tongue, but I could not bring myself to ask. I was angry at him and knew he was seething with fury at me as well. He still had me tied up, not allowing me to mo

MORPHEUS I was cornered, and it was all because I lost focus. For the past five years, I have been living my life always looking behind me, not letting anything distract me. But for the first time since then, I was surrounded because I was distracted. These men were warriors. I did not know w

Karim quickly entered his carriage and shut the door, leaving Gregor outside. Mildred was still fuming with rage when Karim got in, but once he entered, she fell calm, only glaring at him. Karim did not say a word to her as the carriage started to move. "I know who you are," Mildred said, tears st

MILDRED Crazy things are happening. I do not even know who to trust anymore. A man said my mother wanted to kill me, and Morpheus said the man was not lying, but the same Morpheus has been lying to me and even let my brother die. He deceived me into trusting and loving him. I know my mother and I,

"Why did you do it?" I asked, driving my sword into a warrior's stomach. "Because you needed saving," Karim breathed out. "You are not my saviour. You know I could have fought on my own if I wanted to." "But you didn't." Karim shoved a warrior away and slashed another's