PHOEBUS POV
Finally.
Finally.
Violet was here.
I stared down at her unconscious form, lying in the cell, and felt a very, very small twinge of regret. But it was for the best, for now. The cell was fashioned from silver and infused further with my power. She wouldn’t be able to shift or mindlink anyone.
Even asleep, she was beautiful—nobody could deny it. And the golden glow of her hair suited her much better than the raven black she used to have—a gift from my sister, no doubt. My lips twisted at the thought.
She stirred suddenly, her eyes and nose scrunching. Her hand went to her neck, and she winced. Her eyes fluttered open, looking around in a daze. When they landed on me, they cleared. I could see equal parts hatred and fear in the blue pools.
“You,” she hissed.
“Are you surpr
