His Final Wish

Two guards stepped forward and dragged the maid away. Moments later, a piercing scream echoed from outside.

Immediately, two more maids stepped forward, their faces carefully blank, not daring to show even a flicker of emotion.

Step by agonizing step, Lucian dragged himself toward Blanche's quarters.

By the time he arrived, his face was deathly pale, his forehead glistening with cold sweat.

Seeing