5.8 Blood-Stained Promises

Lucian stepped into the room, his heart racing as he took in Cass's condition. His eyes focused on the stab wound, then back to Cass.

"Who did this to you?" he demanded.

Cass whispered with effort, "I took half of the perpetrator's power. They won't be able to gain more, ensuring your and Seraphina's safety."

Angrily, Lucian pressed, "Who did this?"

Cass hesitated, "You don't want to know."

Lucian, his frustration growing, yelled, "Tell me now!"

The guards and eunuch exchanged worried glances. Cass murmured as his eyes closed, "Morgana."

Lucian swiftly retreated to his study, closing the door behind him. He waved his hand before an inconspicuous wall, revealing a secret door. Entering, he approached a box containing an assortment of daggers.

Selecting one, he closed the secret chamber and hurried back to Cass. In a commanding voice, he roared, "Everyone, leave."