Chapter 152

Helena saw all the harm her actions were causing. She realized it in that moment when the commander was being forced to decide whether to let his brother go before he committed a crime. Her presence in his life had only brought him disgrace.

She gasped as she tried to control the tears threatening to fall. She couldn't let herself be seen as so unbalanced in such a delicate situation. She couldn't make things worse with sentimentality. She looked into Evy's eyes and noticed something.

The absence of fear.

Evy was angry, her eyes burning with embers. And when she spoke to the commander, her words were like flames.

"Do not oppose me, Commander. Let this worm take me, and I will bring him back to you, but I cannot guarantee his health upon my return."

Dimitri laughed loudly.

"You heard her, Commander! The priestess wants me to take her. Life in the temple must be boring!"

John stood frozen, looking at the two of them. Helena tried to app