CHAPTER 192

Marcus’s POV

I was still doubtful of her innocence in all this, but for Lily's sake and Grayson's sake, I would give her the benefit of the doubt.

"Start speaking," I demanded, my voice echoing off the walls.

She looked up at me, a flicker of hope in her eyes. "How is my father?"

Really?

"Stop playing games with me," I snapped, taking a step closer. "You’ll meet your father if you tell me what I need to hear."

Clara seemed to hesitate, her gaze dropping to the floor. After a long moment, she sighed and looked back up at me. "Shadowvale is planning an attack on Mistwood Creek."

I felt a surge of anger and concern. "Fair enough," I said. “But that's not all I want to hear and you know it,"

“I'm sorry King Marcus, but I don't know who that whirlwind belonged to," She shook her head and I could feel her genuine flow of emotions.

“Is there anyone you suspect might be after them?" I asked.

“Apart from you, that would be Lucas. He wants the kids, Raymond and Fiona, dead and…” She paused.

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