He puts me to my feet, stroking my hair behind my ear. “I wish it could’ve been different between the two of us. I wish I were the man you deserve instead of the villain you’ve got.” “What are you talking about? Why are you saying things like that?” “Raise Jeremy well. My men will be able to ensure your safety.” “Why not you? Why would your men do it?” “I told you, Lia. The punishment of betrayal is death.”
