Chapter 66 - Everything Is About To Change.

“I did what I had to do!” She fired and he raised his hand, his claws sharp and the light from the gem glowing on them. “Ka'el of the Second House!”

He stopped.

“It wasn't a betrayal! I am using him to get us medicine and help with our survival.”

Alaris scoffed, keeping his gaze on Ny’ka so as not to miss anything.

“A son of the Second House is helping the revolution against the White King they wholeheartedly serve. Your lie infuriates me. Try again!”

“No! I’m telling the truth. Please talk to him—” She tried to speak to Belladonna, but Alaris blocked her gaze.

Belladonna frowned.

Speak to him? Say what?

“Speak the truth and maybe I’ll spare you.”

“It is the truth! He is a bastard of the House and they are not kind to him. He is easy to fool.”

“What was he promised?” After all, even a fool has to be fooled with something.

“The crown when we win… and me as his wife. I intend to give him none but his help is great, so I endure.”