His Secret Agenda

After his father, King Oberon's summon, Aldric could have gone right away with the use of the medallion, however, he was in a mood to ride Maximus. Nor would he give up on a chance to annoy his father. It has been a while and he feared the horse shifter was beginning to slip through his finger. While her loyalty remained with him, she was currently obsessed with an unfaithful second in command. 

Aldric knew deep down that Maxi was the only reason Issac could still breathe the fresh air. He ruled with fear, so what was the use of having an insolent subordinate, especially one in such an important position? He could have him replaced but there was potential in Issac and if Maxi says she could handle him, he would leave everything to her. 

"What do you think of her?" Aldric referred to Islinda, "You saw what she's like already."