Chapter 73

Matthew raised his eyes to Eric who had immediately moved back, his eyes wide.

"You think I wouldn't know? Explain to me what the fuck the remaining ashes of my supposed letter were doing in your cell. Explain to me how the fuck this guy right here...."

"Yes," Matthew said, his breath faltering. "I changed the letters. But I forced Eric to do it and..."

Alexander started to laugh, his eyes, however lacking humor. "You really are a bastard through and through, Matthew. You are still lying to me."

Silence fell between them, heating up the moment even further. None could tell what the other was thinking and the brother sat while Eric stood, absolutely scared out of his wits.

Alexander gave a small sigh, and a click of his fingers, and suddenly, Eric was attacked by Alexander's soldiers.

"Eric!" Matthew yelled, standing, his feet ready to propel him towards his now fallen friend.

"Don't you dare. I have not given them orders to spare anyone who