Chapter 37

Mike’s POV

Doing as I am told. I invited Nix to join a training session at the palace. I had to make something up fast. It’s not Nix that I am worried about. It’s that arsehole who is head of the Royal Guard, Rayne. He thinks he is better than everyone. So, I pander to his ego and tell him I have some new recruits who need to see the Royal Guard in action; you know, in case of an attack. He takes that sort of stuff seriously.

He only got the post because his sister is the Queen. I could squash him like a bug. But we have never had the opportunity to train together or fight. Not yet anyway. But we will.

Council Man Edward wants to know if Nix can withstand the Royals aura. I am exhausted after driving there all night. But I need to see if he can get close. The Princes are the easiest targets, seeing as Nix is of a similar age to them. I also know they train every morning, all morning.

I direct Nix to the training area where I know the pair of them are. I watch him whil