Victoria's expression suddenly turned feral, like a lioness ready to strike. "Miles, Liliana… Get behind me. Even if I die today, I will make sure you walk away unharmed. Andrew, I give you my word. I won't let anything happen to you here."

Seeing the resolve in her eyes, Andrew felt a sudden rush of dread. "Victoria, you don't have to…"

She raised a hand, cutting him off. "Foolish boy, there's nothing more to say. I brought you here today, never expecting betrayal from the one I thought lea