All the elders are singing my praises which was a good thing in keeping my title but just to be extra careful I went the extra mile to maintain my being in their good book. Power is intoxicating. I can agree on that undisputed fact and once one has a taste it's hard to do without it. I cannot risk giving up my title again.

The next morning after the feast, I couldn't care less about the impromptu meeting by the elders, I remained in my chambers.

"Killian come down for the meeting," my father said as he entered my chambers.

"Father, I'm too tired from yesterday's celebration, I would...