“And you decided the barrier could benefit you.” “Not at first. I was not yet king then,” he reminded me. “I hadn’t even been born. The fae will never be ruled the way of humans. There are wild creatures in these lands—creatures so old and so powerful that to kill them would be a challenge even for me.” I’d be willing to bet Lorian could do it. Conreth smirked, as if reading my mind. “My brother would never admit it, but he adores the wildkin. They’re brutal and arrogant, cunning and wicked.” Just like Lorian. Conreth left the words unspoken, but he gave me a knowing look.
