Luke POV
The light is dim, but I can make out the figure in the shadows. Her perfume hits me first—ugh, that disgusting musk she douses herself in. She steps into the light, her pale blue eyes as cold as the day I first saw them. She was never caring, never kind, just like Father.
“Mother…” I say through gritted teeth.
“You are useless, you know that, right?” Her voice is like ice, her teeth flashing that dazzling, million-dollar smile her deceit and corruption have paid for.
“You have no idea what I’ve had to do to try and fix this…” Her smile falters, turning into a look of pure disgust.
“Well, I would appreciate it if you could release me so I can finish the job,” I say dryly. I’ve had enough of being imprisoned here.
“You really think you’ll be able to finish it? Maybe I should g
