#Chapter 207: Control

Arthur “You sure about this?” Ezra asks from behind me. “You don’t have to go in there alone.” “I do,” I reply. “She’ll be suspicious if I show up with you. She needs to believe I’m still under her control.” I hear Ezra sigh. “Fine. We’ll be right behind you. Just give the signal when you’re ready.” With a nod, I proceed down the hallway. Each step brings me closer to the woman who nearly destroyed my life, who manipulated me into betraying my mate, my son, my Beta, my country. The woman who made me forget who I am. My rage is about to boil over, but I force it down for now. I reach the door and pause, inhaling the scent from Iris’s handkerchief once more time. Then, slipping it back into my pocket, I use the key Veronica gave me to enter her penthouse. She never expected her puppet to turn against her, did she? I’m surprised to find the penthouse in disarray, which is a far cry from Veronica’s usual fastidious nature. Clothes are strewn across