Alba felt a chill running down his spine, and his legs were shaking as he stared into Saul's determined glare.

He turned toward his daughter Megan and saw that she had miraculously regained consciousness.

"Dad... Help me... Please..."

All she could do was sob, unable to move.

Her hoarse pleas were like sledgehammers, bludgeoning Alba on the chest.

"Let me go!" he snapped right then, having made up his mind.

What was his dignity worth when it came to saving his daughter?

beg on his knees. He would not care about anything else for the sake of

other hand, Alba's wife, Isla Wells, had no idea why Saul was

barked, "You're not allowed to

he not know what Alba was planning, when he could

contact Frank and beg

the family would be thoroughly humiliated for begging Frank

save Megan, Governor Quill would have a reason to

Quill would note Frank's achievement if he saved Megan, and Saul's birthright to that position would be

would not allow Alba to go to Frank! He could ask anyone

about succession! Megan... my daughter! Your niece! She's going to die! Are you just going to let those

a brief flicker of guilt on Saul's face upon

his chin impassively. "There's honor in Megan's sacrifice. As her uncle, I will remember everything she's done for the family. Remember, Alba-this

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255