Chapter 86

Rion's POV

“Please….. please have mercy on me. I can't— I can't take it anymore. I've realized my mistake, just please don't hurt me anymore. You can keep me locked up for as long as you want but please stop this. It hurts so bad, I can't take it. Please, I'm begging you.” He pleads pathetically, crying nonstop.

If I had a heart, perhaps I would have felt something. Maybe I could have grasped the concept of mercy and forgiveness but you see, my heart is dead.

My dear mate took it along with her. I'm as hollow as can be, an empty shell.

I lean down towards him and wipe his tears. His eyes widen with a mixture of fear and surprise and he jolts away instinctively. But when I reach out to wipe his tears again, he leans in, letting me touch him, seeking comfort.

To think I haven't even started the torture and the pain has him already seeking alleviation.

He sniffs, long lashes wet with tears and face red.

I nose his neck and he releases a surprised gasp but doesn't pull away. It's strang