Stephen's p.o.v
Forgive me, please have mercy." Richard cried as I laughed loudly.
Where was the proud, pompous emperor who everyone feared. All I saw in front of me was a pathetic coward.
"It's funny because those were the same words I had said to you. But you know what you answered me?. " You were never meant to be born, your eyes are a disgrace to our name. And for that, you will die alone without anyone ever knowing of your existence." I quoted his exact words he had once used at me in the dungeon.
"Stephen," he called in a quivering voice.
"Hello, brother." I answered then pulled off my veil.
He instantly went pale and his eyes widened while his body began to tremble uncontrollably.
"No, you are dead. You can't be alive. I stabbed you with my bare ha
