Chapter 26

Elena POV

My bedroom door opened, taking me off guard at the force that the door made as it hit the wall.

My eyes widened, and I stood, taken by surprise when I saw Konstantin standing in front of me.

His eyes were wide with rage, and I took a step back, fearing his reaction and what he was going to do. I looked at the door for a second too long, a part of me hoping that Vladimir would suddenly show up, make a racket, or that a sudden emergency would happen. But I knew, judging by the man’s expression, that I was stuck.

“Your family,” he said, throwing a picture in front of me. “Their latest picture, living their lives, as they forgot about you.”

I frowned in confusion as the picture landed on the floor. I kneeled down, careful as I lifted the picture in my hand. I looked at it, and