Note: This scene contains graphic violence and gore and may be triggering for some readers.
Aldric was far from being a hero. Yet, knowing that the dark Fae prince was the epitome of evil and witnessing his actions were two very different experiences. When Aldric mentioned that he had something to show her, a part of Islinda secretly hoped that he would summon Sura and publicly punish her. However, Islinda should have been careful what she wished for.
Sura stood completely naked, bent over a table. Islinda would have been envious of her naked figure if not for her disheveled appearance and the sheer terror in her eyes. The Fae princess had always exuded pride and confidence, but now, she trembled with unimaginable fear. Islinda couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy; she knew she would have felt the same fear in such a situation.
Turning towards Aldric with an angry expression, Islinda demanded, "What is the meaning of this?"
