As annoyed as Charlotte was that she wasn't here for this or able to show her brother what she could do, I was happy that her brother had decided we were going to fight. I almost wished that Charlotte could do the same with him to get some of her anger out, but I wouldn't have been able to sit back
"Have you ever sat down with Charlotte or her men and heard their stories or trained with her recently to see what she can do? She's incredible and earned the right to a little freedom!"His eyes narrowed slightly when her men were mentioned, and I watched him closely. Was it that she was surrounded
Charlie's P.O.V.Today was the second biggest step that could be made toward my freedom. I was so excited that I couldn't sleep. I could barely eat.Once that crown was placed on Natalie's head, the line of succession would extend. As awful as it sounded, now two people would have to die before I wa
"They came?" The breathless question was unintentional, and I cleared my throat as I composed myself. "Yes. A few wanderers traveled in to attend, maybe three or four. They were placed on the second balcony." The guard nodded, looking up briefly. Three or four? That was it? We had more Sprites her
At least, I thought it was until Natalie's smile dropped, and she grabbed at her torso. "Natalie?" Killian's voice called out, and the cheering of the audience stopped. Natalie screamed in pain as she dropped to her knees, and the arena lights went out. Guards swarmed in, surrounding me, hands gra
Damien's P.O.V. I was in awe as the queen released an ethereal white glow. It was as beautiful as it was horrifying, but I couldn't find it in me to move. I was in a trance as I stared down from the nosebleed seats I had been stuck in. I could see that the king and Joselin were talking, and Natalie
"Next!" I raised an eyebrow at him but kept my mouth shut, lifting my arms from my sides. "That's quite the get-up, bear. I don't remember you owning something so nice." Xander said snidely, crossing his arms in front of his chest. Keep talking, wolf. Your time is coming. "Your crush on me is cu
"Damien Wilde." She nodded, and the guards around her moved to surround me. I stepped back, the hair on my neck rising and my suit feeling too restrictive as I prepared to put up the fight of my life. "Come with us. Princess Charlotte is demanding your presence." As my mate's name crossed the war