ASH
The chains bit into my wrists, but the pain was nothing compared to the look on Leo's face when she heard my voice over the speakers.
Betrayal. Pure and absolute.
My father stood beside me, his hand heavy on my shoulder. A reminder. A warning.
"You did well, son," he said, his voice carrying the satisfaction of a predator who'd finally cornered his prey. "I knew you'd make the right choice eventually."
I wanted to tell him to go to hell. Wanted to rip these chains off and run down to the arena floor. But Maya's face flashed in my mind—my little sister, barely sixteen, locked somewhere in this facility because I'd been stupid enough to think I could play both sides.
"Where is she?" I asked, my voice flat.
"Safe. For now." Magnus turned to the observation window, watching Leo stru
