*Kieran*

“That was quite a speech,” Father says coldly, coming to stand within inches of my face. “You’ve certainly spun quite a tale.”

He’s saying this for the benefit of those around us, I know. The fury blazing in my eyes is a sharp reminder of the truth of my words. When he deems someone a threat, there is no stopping his atrocities, and I’ve just made myself public enemy number one.

“I should have known this would all be too much for Prince Kieran,” he shouts louder, for the troops to hear. “He’s been off ever since The Haze. I suppose being mated to your own flesh and blood...