Reckless (The Powerless Trilogy, #2)

by Lauren Roberts

Lenny shakes his head before running a hand over his face. “There… there are rumors.” “Rumors?” I repeat. “The whole kingdom is talking about it,” Finn chimes in, riding up beside us. “He’s gone mad. Simple as that.” “That,” Lenny throws him a look, “is the rumor. All we know is that he hasn’t left his office since the death of the king, and servants talk. They say they can hear him mumbling through the walls and always find his food tossed from the window.” He shrugs. “Maybe he’s just grieving, and it will all be over soon. Or maybe…” “Maybe this is the future of Ilya,” Leena says softly. It’s suddenly difficult to swallow. I know firsthand how affected Kitt was by his father when he was alive. And now that I’ve killed him… “How is Ilya? The people?” I manage after clearing my throat. Lenny shrugs. “Well, not great. The Elites are also mourning the ruler that single-handedly made Ilya the strongest kingdom by banishing the Ordinaries.” “There are a lot of people who hate you—let’s just say that.” Finn’s tone is joking, though the topic is anything but. I look away, shaking my head. “I’m not surprised. Not only do they hate what I did, but they also hate what I am.” “The people are restless,” Leena says softly. “Our new king has yet to show his face to the kingdom, and it’s made many feel neglected in a way.” “The queen isn’t doing well either,” Finn adds. “They think it’s only a matter of time now.” My eyes trail to the prince ahead of us. His eyes are on the sky, watchin...

So it's smart to just talk so openly in front of the enemy? And then bring him straight to a safe haven????? HOW DOES THIS MAKE SENSE????