I saw the tears in Alexander’s eyes, but he refused to let them fall. He tore his gaze from me, looking fully at Ironfang.
“I’m not his puppet anymore,” he said firmly. “And I never will be again.”
“Which is why you have to die,” he replied.
I took advantage of the distraction and surged forward, my fist connecting with Diana’s jaw with a sharp crack. The older woman staggered back, a flash of shock in her eyes before she regained her balance.
"You little b***h!" Diana hissed, rubbing her jaw. "You’ve only proven me right, Ella. You’re weak, just like your precious Alexander."
My breath came in ragged gasps as the adrenaline coursed through me. I was done holding back. Diana’s words had pushed me too far.
“You sold out your son because of something terrible tha
