Chapter Eighty Eight

As I stood there, realizing that the queen was also under Demetrius' charm, a mix of sadness and frustration washed over me. It seemed that everyone I cared about was falling victim to his manipulation, and there was nothing I could do to save them.

But I knew that I couldn't force the queen to see the truth. Just like with Belen, I had tried to convince her, but she was blinded by her own ambitions. It was a painful realization, but I had to accept that I couldn't change their choices.

With a heavy heart, I turned and left the palace. I needed to gather my thoughts and come up with a new plan. Demetrius had to be stopped, and I couldn't rely on others to do it for me.

As I walked through the streets, my mind raced with possibilities. I needed to find a way to expose Demetrius and reveal his true intentions to the kingdom. But how? I couldn't do it alone, and I needed allies who could help me.

As Rueben continued to chase after me, his illness becoming more evident with each step, my