Chapter 192: The Price of MercyMilo's POVThe doors to the throne room opened with a resounding sound.Millen sat on her throne at the far end of the room, backlit by torches that made her look like a demon queen from ancient nightmares. But she was not alone.Guards lined every wall, at least two dozen of them. Council members filled the gallery, their faces hungry for whatever entertainment was about to unfold. And standing directly beside Millen's throne, wearing a smile that made my cold blood run even colder, was Caroline."There you are," Millen said pleasantly, as if we were meeting for afternoon tea. "We have been waiting for you, little brother. Come closer. Let us discuss your attempted escape."My legs refused to move. Aldrich had to drag me forward, my chains scraping across marble as I fought uselessly against his grip."You see, everyone," Millen addressed the room, rising from her throne with theatrical grace, "my brother thought he could deceive me. Thought he could
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