Quentin’s POV The best part of war was watching your opponent stumble before the first blow even landed. And Thora was stumbling beautifully. I had the morning news playing on the tiny prison TV bolted to the wall. The anchor’s voice was crisp, professional, but I could hear the hunger underneath. “…breaking development in the Palmer custody case. Exclusive sources confirm that Thora Greenwood is pregnant again, raising questions about her stability and fitness as a parent. Public opinion is already shifting as speculation grows around the identity of the father—rumors point to Luke Palmer, Quentin Palmer’s younger brother.” Perfect. I leaned back on my cot, hands folded behind my head, letting the words wash over me. My name. Her name. Luke’s name. All tangled up in the same knot I’

