72

Katherine

I toyed with the dagger in my hands as we strode to the stables. The horses were unnecessary but it was one of those days. I wanted my slaves to look upon their Queen. My other purpose was strengthening the barrier again. If Leandros was who my grandmother made him out to be, it would be a smart enough move for him to try intrude my lands now. I could not have that yet. Especially not with the resent losses I incurred with the mission. I clenched the dagger tightly with simmering rage.

"How many did we lose?"I asked again.

"None came back alive, my Queen." Adrienne answered again for the fifth time. I clenched my jaw.

"You have investigated like I told you to?"

"Yes, my Queen. Our sources tell me it was the dragon. He burned them alive at once."

I swiveled and glared at Adrienne. "Did they not tell us Neradia would be unguarded?! Did they not tell us the one with ichor in his veins would be away?!" I screamed. His eyes widened and he b