18. Lorenzo
I hoped that this also had something to do with my useless nephew so that I couldn't get a good reason to exterminate him.
On thing I loved about our world was that it was the strong who survived and him attacking me would mean that he was ready for my retribution.
But before then, I had a traitor to fry.
I stepped into the room, the air thick with the metallic stench of blood, silver and fear. My eyes gleamed as I circled him slowly, my footsteps deliberately slow.
“Who would have thought,” I mused, my voice a low purr. “My loyal henchman… betraying me.”
“N-no! I-I didn’t betray you, my Lord!” Nicholus’ voice cracked, his eyes wide with terror as he struggled to lift his head. His entire body trembled like a leaf caught in a storm, and I could see the desperation in hi
