Chapter 31

“It all makes sense now; Kai couldn’t come back after the queen died. He stayed with Randall so he could try and protect your sister. You sent your best friend into the lion’s den to try to infiltrate Randall’s enforcers, which he did. What you didn’t expect was how far said bestie would go to protect the queen and then your sister. You have not retaliated to Cane’s threats for fear of him hurting your sister. Kai followed us here with an agenda of his own, didn’t you, Kai—you needed the king to think you came to Farrarie for me and not to tell Nico what you had learned,” I said breathlessly.

I knew I was right; I could feel it in my bones. Dom started clapping beside me, and I turned to see the biggest smile on his face.

“They seriously do not deserve you. I swear you are smarter than what anyone gives you credit for.” Dom had such awe in his voice as he spoke. Wait&mda