“I told you love has power, but I never said it was good.” I glanced at him. He didn’t move even as his form began to fade. “A warning, god king. Be careful with your displays of affection for her. The council will see it as a threat.” “A threat?” “They do not see her as you always have, but then, few do. She invokes fear in most. It will be a problem, I am afraid.” “They won’t touch her. No one will.” It was a vow, and I meant every word. “It is not her I fear for, Your Majesty,” he said and faded from the room, leaving me in quiet contemplation once more.

