How long you'll last

How could he forgive such a person? Someone who ensured he lived the major years of his life in utter loneliness by sending everyone dear to his heart away. If he didn't kill them, then he made sure they went very far from his reach. 

And now, he had repeated it with Alita. 

"You may be wondering who Asher is since the queen died during childbirth and the child died too." Marcel continued telling the story.

"Well, that child was born before time, but he did not die. The queen gave up her life for him. How she did that? If you are smart, you would figure it out one of these days. 

My mistress asked that he be sent away from the castle, and away from your influence until his brother takes over the throne, or is able to protect him. And here he is today." Marcel pointed at Asher, whose eyes were closed as he listened to the story for the second time.