Ravena's POV
"I feel nothing," I said simply.
And it was true.
I felt nothing at all.
Their betrayal had drained every last drop of mercy from me. Every last ounce of compassion. I had nothing left to give them. No pity. No sympathy. No regret.
Watching Lucien take those lashes had not brought me joy. But it had not brought me pain either.
"Nothing?" Evander repeated, his eyes searching my face.
"Nothing," I nodded. "They made their choices. They destroyed lives. They destroyed families. This is what they deserve."
"And Astrid? Watching the man she loves suffer like that. Is that enough punishment for her?"
I glanced towards where Astrid stood, her face still pale and twisted with horror. Her hands were shaking and her eyes were red.
"It is exactly what she deserves," I said col
