Claimed by the Ruthless Alpha Prince
she continues, her voice starting to sound frantic, “get me out of here. I’ve been waiting, hoping you’d remember how good we could be together. I know I can make you happy, Prince Kael. I know I can—”
“Shut up, Harper.”
The words stop her rambling instantly, and she flinches as if I’ve slapped her. Behind her, Magnus Blackwood finally looks up, his eyes meeting mine with a mixture of hatred and resignation.
“Your Highness,” Magnus Blackwood says, his voice hoarse but still carrying that mocking edge I remember. “How delightful. Come to gloat over your prisoners?”
I ignore him, my gaze moving between father and daughter with cold calculation. Harper is still staring at me, optimism and despe