Chapter 98

Talin was disgusted at herself. Exactly a week ago, she'd last caught sight of Brielle at the announcement party; confused, grief-stricken, heartbroken. And yet she'd done nothing. She'd stood there, hands fisted by her side, as her sodales was taken by the guards and lead to the King.

A heavy hand patted her back. "Thinking about the one who got away?" Xander stepped beside her and grinned. His eyes betrayed his real feelings. "If it were me, I would take Brielle, grab Mei, and...