Chapter 11

Griffin had fallen into ruin and disgrace, abandoned by all who once stood by him. Did he have it coming, too?“Griffin, enjoy what little time you have left.”I looked at him, wretched as he was. I no longer felt anything for him.“At noon tomorrow, the Quenell family will be banished to Lingnarth. As for you, you will stay in this cell and slowly pay for your crimes.”I turned away and did not spare him another glance as I made my way toward the exit.“Isolde! Isolde, don’t leave!” I could hear Griffin’s heart-wrenching cries coming from behind me.“I’m sorry, I’m truly sorry! Please, give me one more chance! I just want to stay by your side, even if it means working as your servant. I will do anything!” The iron chains rattled loudly as he strained against them. His desperate pleas sounded like the final wail of a trapped beast.But I did not stop walking.In this world, there were no second chances.Some mistakes could never be undone.I stepped out of the dungeon.

Chapter 12

Trumpets blared and drums rolled.Jasper swung down from his horse and strode to the carriage. He gave the door a light tap with his foot. Then, he drew back the curtain with his strong, steady hand and reached out to me once again.“Isolde, we’re home.” His voice was gentle and soft. It was nothing like the ruthless man who struck fear into all who crossed him.I placed my hand in his. He held it and led me into his house.There was no ugly guilt forced upon me. No mistress blocking the gate with a child. No filthy schemes and lies.This time, I had a man whose eyes were only fixed on me, brimming with love, and people who rejoiced for us.After the grand wedding, the Quenell family vanished completely from the capital.It was said that Wilma could not bear the jostling and humiliation along the road to exile. She collapsed and passed away.Meanwhile, Joan was thrown into the vilest brothel of the capital.Each day, she was forced to receive dozens of clients from every wal

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