Yamah's POV

"You shall not let the mother live. Make sure you kill her and bring forth the son alive. Understood?" The queen mother's voice thundered. Her hands were on her back, her face as strong as stone, as she instructed the hundreds of soldiers..

She had me gather them after revealing her desire to take greater revenge on Cosmo's family.

That’s one thing about the queen mother—one failed instruction and you’re finished. Either she puts you in a bad situation you can't escape, or you pay with your life.

We stood firm carefully taking her instructions. Heads up, all eyes signifying no fear, and in our arms were a...