Leo sighed. "Then that's good. He could stand in favor of you in the court."

That would have been possible if Astride didn't hate him. I still remember Astride’s outburst that night. This will only complicate my case. I knew it.

"I don't think that'll be possible." I scanned Leo’s lost face.

"Why?"

"He isn't exactly Astride’s favorite person. In fact, from what I saw, they despise each other." I was still scanning Leo’s face. He moved closer, now curious.

"Who is he?" He prodded.

I sighed. "It's Killah Bloodline ."

Leo froze, completely speechless. He couldn't even mask his emotions. What was it about the him that had everyone...