Edrick’s POVThe moment Aria stepped out of the room, I faced my father. “Why did you call me?” I demanded, slamming my hand on the mahogany desk.He looked up from his paperwork, irritation etched in every line of his face. “Why do you let yourself go, Edrick? Do you even care about self control and dignity anymore, or are you letting your emotions rule you?”I clenched my jaw, my pulse racing. “Control? You think I’ve lost control? I’m not losing control. I’m looking for Alina. She’s missing, and I won’t sit idly by while she’s in danger. You wouldn’t understand.”“Danger?” he scoffed, standing, his chair scraping against the floor. “You’ve been running around like a fool, chasing shadows. Let it go. Calm down, and trust me to handle it.”I took a step closer, my fists trembling. “Handle it? Just like you ‘handled’ Leonardo? Which is of course leaving him to run free while everyone else suffers? You think your power makes you infallible? I am not letting Alina, or anyone suffer b
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