Zion's POV

A few weeks ago I discreetly went into Diamond city. I needed to see for myself how everything was and indeed, as my men reported, the king was vigilante and careful. I wouldn't have made it in or out without the help of my sorcery. On my way out of the palace, I met someone I didn't know I would. At first, I thought it was my love, Meryl but when I looked closely, I knew it wasn't those eyes that belonged to the man I loathed more than anything. Benedict Wade Lafayette, my own flesh, and blood.

Benedict and I grew up as antagonists, just like our...