Soren POV

"I'm sorry, my Emperor." Isaac's voice is shaky and I can feel his shame and how he regrets what he said. "I... I thought we were still allied with Klaus, since there's been no official announcement..."

I took a few deep breaths because I knew Isaac was right and I needed to think rationally about all this.

"That's something I'm not going to announce yet," I said, but I couldn't keep all the anger I felt out of my voice. "Only you know about this, and I want you to keep it a secret. I have my plans for Klaus."

Yes, I'll get revenge on Ayla, Klaus will...