Chapter 68

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“Didn’t I warned you earlier not to act reckless? How dare you try to trample my ego and that of our family?” Jessica yelled at Jayden with fury beaming out of her body, daggers shot out of her blue ocean eyes, her breath getting raspy.

Jayden lowered his head in fear, and disappointment, while his uncle, Hagai stood by watching both mother and son chiding. His expression was serene, though whenever he looked at Jayden, there was always a flicker of emotion in his eyes.

“Mother you have to do something. The king vowed to take my head, I don't want to die.” Jayden...