"Let me tell you a story, dear Emilia," Liam continued when he noticed the slightly confused expression on her face.He had moved closer again, positioning himself where Emilia could see him clearly without having to strain her neck. His hands were clasped behind his back, posture relaxed despite the intensity of the situation. The bare bulb overhead cast harsh shadows across his features, making his sharp cheekbones look even more pronounced. His blue eyes glittered with something that looked almost like excitement, as though he had been waiting years to tell this particular story.Emilia's heart hammered in her chest, each beat painful against her ribs. Her wrists burned where the rope had rubbed them raw, sticky warmth suggesting she was bleeding again. But she forced herself to focus on Liam's face, on his words, trying to understand what had driven him to orchestrate this elaborate kidnapping."Nineteen years ago, my father was supposed to be the king," Liam began, his voice taki
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