Xaden crouches down. “If you ever want to have words about why I severed that alliance, then you come for me. Violet is beyond your reach. If you so much as look her direction with anything but the utmost kindness and respect, I’ll kill you without a second thought and let Syrena take her place as your heir. Do you understand me?” His voice has that icy softness that sends chills up my spine. Tecarus nods. “Apologize.” “I’m fine.” He’s taking this too far. This man is second in line to the Poromish throne. “You do not take punishments designed for me.” “You have my most sincere apology, Violet
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