Lochlan’s POV I was shocked to see this man standing in front of me when I woke up. “Who are you? Where is King Alex?” I stuttered. The chains around my hands and feet rattled as I moved to a sitting position. I was in need of a bath or shower at least. The man smirked, a gleam of amusement in his eyes. "Oh, I'm afraid King Alex won't be joining us anytime soon," he replied smoothly. His voice held a hint of arrogance that annoyed me. "As for who I am, well, let's just say I am someone who has come to make you a deal." I narrowed my eyes at him, confusion mingling with my grogginess. "A deal? What for? I am chained up like a criminal, I am in desperate need of a bath and you want to taunt me with deals?” The man chuckled darkly, crossing his arms over his chest. "Well, Lochlan, yo

