His cold eyes were fixed on you, and in that moment, you understood.. there was no love left in them.

“I want you to step down from your position as Empress.” The words fell from his lips without hesitation, cruel in their simplicity.

“I intend to make Sienna my wife, and the Empress of this continent,” he continued, his hand gripping Sienna’s shoulder possessively. The two of them looked flawless together. A perfect couple, at least to anyone who didn’t know the truth. To you, the sight was unbearable. Because you knew exactly who Sienna was. Your childhood best friend. The one you trusted more than anyone else. Your maid of honor.

“She is already carrying my child,” he added, his voice firm, final. “My son. A royal heir who will succeed me.”