Thirty

Finn

I stood there listening to everything which felt surreal. I had taken Thorax as a part of me, we had grown up together, we were more like brothers. I still found this hard to believe, if this was a dream, someone should wake me up immediately.

The dark man had his eyes glued to mine waiting for my command. If there was any nut who was difficult to crack, then, it had to be him. Rex's words struck me hard. How can I find his spies and assassins amidst the palace and contestants? Anyways this was the time to be very cautious.

I looked at the same rogue who I had almost taken his life, here he was pledging his allegiance to me. Could I trust such a person? What if this was part of Thorax’s plans?

“What feud do you have with the Queen?” I asked. He raised his eyelids looking at me in confusion, “I have never done anything to offend the Queen.” He replied.

The dark man giggled, “You don't need to offend the Queen directly, all you need to do to get on her bad side is to touch any of