Lilith’s POV

My head rang multiple times as I couldn’t believe the sight before me. Did Raoul know he would lose, which was why he planned the poison? 

“My king, should we go after him?” A guard asked.

Adams didn’t hear at first, as he was also lost in thought. “Go after him and bring him to me,” he replied, not taking his eyes off the note on the bed.

“My king,” another guard bowed, rushing into the room. “The council members have begun to gather, and they request your presence immediately.”

“The council members?” Adams asked. “Aren’t they supposed to gather in the afternoon? Why now?”

“I have no...