Talus' POV

I kissed Tamara softly on her lips and withdrew. She cupped my cheek and mouthed, be careful. I winked at her.

"I always am. Take care of the kingdom while I'm away." I strode towards Dracula.

Lining behind the beast were Dalfean soldiers and few of Arabian warriors. Isalo placed a saddle on my horse and adjusted the stirrups. I mounted him and looked down. Tamara's maid mouthed, I love you to Isalo and he smiled at her. Their romance was cute but dangerous. I just learnt that castle servants who fraternized with each other were being hung. I loved Isalo and needed him alive. So this had...