Leaving Orion here was nothing but beneficial.

"I understand your thoughts. You believe that keeping the child with you will convince Dominic that you're genuinely unguarded. But remember, there's always a bigger fish," Pharaoh said quietly, his voice full of concern. "Don't forget, he's the president of Salterra. He wouldn't have gotten to where he is without being formidable."

Nina fell silent, realizing she had overlooked that fact.

"So, we'll leave Orion here for now, and Nash and I will go ahead."

"If all goes well, you can come back to get him. Nina, I just want to make up for everything I owe you. Even if it costs me my life, I won't let anything happen to him," Pharaoh said, his voice husky and resolute.

Nina's breath caught in her throat. She had seen the lengths Pharaoh had gone to for Orion.

"Father..." she whispered, reaching out to embrace him.

would be the best choice for you. But I know your heart isn't here, and I can't force you to

of yourself. I can't bear to

been vehemently

had arranged for many people to protect her. Even in the safety of the Birkham military, with Micah there

brought back his real daughter, he had been determined to teach her everything-shooting, combat, anything to compensate

later discovered it was all a lie, his first reaction was not anger but heartbreak for Nina. He had almost killed her

won't let myself die before

her thirties, capable of independent thought, and she had Nash by her side. Pharaoh knew he could not

he left, Nash approached

you packed everything?" Nash asked in

she ash pulled her into his arms, "Maybe I

the back of her

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