Chapter 2: A Dangerous Bargain

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:48:28 +0000

The air in the room thickened with tension as Zander’s grip tightened around my wrist. My heart raced, a mix of fear and fury coursing through my veins. I glanced at my father, who stood frozen in place, his face a mask of despair. The realization hit me like a punch to the gut—this was a nightmare from which I could not wake.