VALEN

I was burdened by what he said and I widened my eyes while he threw his head backwards and laughed.

"Do you want to know what?"

I remained silent, dreading the answer and he marched back to his throne and sat down.

He signed to a man nearby and the man bowed and left in a haste.

I waited knowing that what the man went to do was important.

But before he came back, a guard rushed in tightly holding Fernir, his face was battered and he looked weak.

"We found sneaking around the mansion, and Cesar's men didn't know him either,"

The guard explained before he was granted...