The Broken Pawn

The words held no warmth.

“No mercy.”

“Destroying your father’s legacy is the only way to break that chain.”

His jaw tightened.

“You will see him soon.”

A faint, chilling smile touched his lips.

“That is the last kindness I will ever give you.”

His phone rang.

Kaelen glanced at the screen.

Roth.

He answered immediately.

“Yes.”

Roth’s voice came through the line, tense.

“I received new