CXV

The knights withdrew their swords and lowered their bows at her command. Michael and the others didn't wait for them to conclude as they took the opportunity to escape.

A part of Joseph was glad she intervened but the feral part of him, the part that was connected to Cyprian was furious.

" Your highness, it's the King's order. They're fugitives. Michael Latimore had aided and abetted these prisoners. We have a direct order to bring them in or kill them in action " if someone had told her Joseph would say such things she wouldn't have fathomed the possibility.

" What are you saying? They're your friends. Did you grow up together? If you're worried about my husband then leave him to me. You don't have to do this. You'll end up hurting yourself. Let me handle Cyprian" she tried convincing him in case he was acting under Cyprian's influence. She was reminding him that his conscience matters too.