Chapter 106

“Good,” the queen said before leaving the study.

Ayla tried to go after her, but Rhobart stopped her. “Let go of me,” she demanded. “She has to take her words back,” she croaked.

It was too late for the words to be taken back. From his throne made of bones and skulls, Death heard everything, and he was already on his way.

Ayla tried to fight Rhobart, so she could run after Queen Vannya to ask her, no, to demand her to take her words back, but Rhobart pulled her in for a hug.

“Let go of me!” she said while hitting Rhobart’s chest with her fists. “You don’t understand. She has to undo what she did.”

“Ayla, it will be alright.”

“She cursed you.” Her voice trembled. “I saw you die in my dreams, and I can’t...I won’t allow it!”

“Stop!” Rhobart demanded. “Could I have a private moment with my n’alxa?” he asked Sarya and the Arch-Mage.

The others retired.

“She cursed you, and I don’t know how much longer until it comes to be. We have to stop her from leaving. I will beg her if