Chapter 12

Luca's POV The balcony on the third floor of Spade Kingdom castle was the perfect place for reflection. I often found myself there, thinking of what was and what used to be. Remembering the past, thinking of the present and planning for the future. The Nightshade Massacre had already ended more than a millennia ago but the persecution of the Origins, my people, still persisted to this day. It was time to put a stop to it. But first, I needed to find my daughter, Elizabeth. My mind would not allow for a moment's rest until she was safe with me. I missed her so much it felt as if my heart had been carved out and my chest left open as a hollow cavity. Isabelle had done her best to protect her. If only Caden had never interfered. I could never forgive him for what he did to her. I sighed as I paced along the balcony, my fingers drumming against the railings. There was an expansive view of the Spade Kingdom that stretched as far as the eye