Again Crown Princess Ciciane's POV

'Intervening here would be most unwise!' Era growled at me. 'Eon is long overdue for punishment, as he has repeatedly provoked Harad's ire for a considerable amount of time. Now is the moment to settle the score. The audacity! As if we would ever even entertain the mere idea of leaving with him!'

I pushed her away, I didn't have time to argue with her now. Xan's razor-sharp claws were tightly encircling his victim's neck, one swift flick and Eon would be done for.

The King was right, we have to tread cautiously here. We simply cannot disregard the contributions of Walter, who has steadfastly...