Cassius felt rage boiling in his veins. It was not what he expected. Rebels became a bunch of cowards. They were sitting in a vast cave with a massive wooden table in the middle and at least a dozen chairs around it. The Council. The Dragon Prince fought hard to remain calm and not crush a few heads belonging to surrounding his fools. He was exhausted as the meeting had lasted a few hours, and they still decided nothing. Every man here tried to sound smart, like a true politician, even if only a couple had any experience in that field. - Why should we risk our lives and safety and fight against the King? - Vladimir, one of the oldest members of the council, roared as the cave was filled with excited voices. His question cut all the murmurs short, and all present men looked at him. Cassius noticed they watched an older man with respect, which was funny, as he remembered him from the times when his parents ruled the kingdom. As little boys, Cassius and Lucius liked to hide themselves
Claud trembled, approaching the door with a small window equipped with bars. His previous confidence was gone. Why the Dragon Princess was here? They had all settled before, and this visit was unnecessary. Claud needed the time to think about how to warn the people who trusted him for so long. Business or not, he was always honest with them. And now? He was forced to participate in a massa*re. Painful and long, according to the girl's words. Did she come to offer him some more details about defeating rebels? He heard enough for a lifetime. Claud raised his eyes and wondered how such an innocent face could hide such a dark heart. Now, he had to admit, she looked familiar. How come he could not notice that in the first place? Right, it has been years since he saw Queen Kaitlyn last time. She looked exactly like the girl before him. Those were different times, and he was a different person back then. A long time ago, he was a talented tailor. Royals often hired him on any occasion that
Is everything ready for tomorrow? - Lucius asked, entering Callista's lab. The woman's cheeks flushed as always when she saw him. This man's aura was enough for her knees to feel weakened. This feeling intensified since the Dargon King had recently given her a cold shoulder. No matter how much Callista tried, she was always dismissed whenever she got closer to her beloved man. There was no denying that she loved him. This man was like every woman's living dream. Strong and robust, Lucius acted like he owned the place wherever he appeared. Callista hoped that he would own her in every aspect as it had happened before. She was aware of the distress she put him through by the unproved information she gave him with Kylan. Callista blamed her for this mistake. She could check whether the boy's words were actually true before sharing them with her King, yet she acted out of excitement and is now paying the price for it. Tomorrow's mission could be her chance to fix everything, but first,
Demetria paced around her room, wringing her fingers out of nervousness. Tomorrow was the day when her ~great~ plan would be brought to life, but now she was sure it was a huge mistake, especially since the moment when her dear Father informed her that Callista would be a part of a team. Demetria was sure she had taken the witch out of the picture, but this woman found a way to crawl back to the Dragon King's side. The girl cursed under her breath. She underestimated her opponent. ~ Calm down.~ Elena spoke softly in her mind. - I am trying, but she turned my whole plan upside down. How am I going to liaise with rebels with her breathing into my neck?- Demetria replied, gritting her teeth. She was sure that fooling guards was not such a big thing. They would never go against her out of fear they felt toward her title. But that would not work with Callista. The only thing she was afraid of was the Dragon King himself. Nothing else mattered to her. Besides, she knew the witch hated her
Kylan leaned against the door frame, watching two women approach him quickly. Demetria ignored him entirely while Callista shot him a cold glance. When she was passing him, Kylan grabbed her arm, stopping the witch in her tracks. - Don't you even dare. - She warned him, but the man was unfazed by her words. - Let me guess. Your plan failed?- Kylan asked with a smirk. - Why am I even talking to you? I am starting to have doubts. Are you on our side at all? - Callista answered, pulling her arm out of his grip. She started walking again, aware of Kylan following her. The witch entered her room, not bothering to look at the man who stood behind her until his hand landed on her shoulder, making her turn. His brows were knitted, and his eyes were cold. - That was a serious accusation. Have I not proven my loyalty enough?Callista pushed his hand away, and the tips of her palms shone red. - I think you forget who you are talking to. - The witch came closer, and Kylan took a step back fo
Devin looked again at the small note he held before crushing it in his fist. - Is this some kind of joke?- He yelled at his men, even if they were not at fault here. His blood was boiling with rage when he stood, scanning the boxes his people had brought in. They were full of food, which could not be used because, according to the note, it was poisoned. Whoever did this could not choose the worst time to strike. Their food warehouse emptied quickly, and everyone excitedly awaited this fresh delivery. Claud's people were late this time, and now everything was wasted. -What are we going to do now?- Devin hit his desk with his fist, making a dent in the surface. That cooled him down. Furniture was a rarity here. He could not allow himself to destroy them in a blind rage. Sam, one of his most trusted men, approached him carefully. - Maybe it is not true. It smells like some trick to me. - He spoke softly, trying to calm Devin down. The young man rarely loses his temper, but the conseq
Amanda's summons came unexpectedly. She wished to see them in two days. One thing was certain: It was important for her to see all the leaders in person. The older witch was very secretive and did not like others to visit her precious coven. It was too risky to gather so many powerful women in one place. Who knows what ideas and plans they could have in mind?But now, she suddenly changed her mind. No one dared to question this decision, as it could have unpleasant consequences.Now, all of them were waiting for Amanda, as requested. All nine leaders were in one room. The atmosphere was tense since they could hardly be called friends. They were sisters, but that was just a meaningless title that witches had used for years. The last time they worked together was, in fact, Amanda's order regarding Kaitlyn, the infamous witch who became a mate of the Dragon King.All leaders waited with anticipation of what she could need for now. The room was heavily guarded, but no one seemed surprise
- Do you really think this is going to work? - Devin looked doubtfully at the men gathered in the room. There were only four of them. - It may sound wild, but that is what Demetria wants us to do. And I trust her.- Cassius replied without hesitation. Nickolas, standing next to the Dragon Prince, nodded with enthusiasm. Devin glanced at the last man in the room, Peter, who only shrugged his arms. - It doesn't sound wild, it is wild!- The young man pointed out, sitting in his chair. His frustration was growing with every passing day. This Demetria, who was she? The mysterious woman was helping them, but he could not shake off the feeling she had some hidden agenda. After all, she was the daughter of the Dragon King, the most enormous monster known. Who knew what sat inside of her heart? Of course, thanks to her, they still could use the food safely, but maybe one day, she will change her mind and decide to side with her father. What was worst was that Cassius made them all trust her