“Do you still wish to take your crown?” All amusement left his face. “You came here to taunt me?” “No. I came here to bargain with you. It’s still possible for you and me to be the ones left ruling at the end of this.” He angled his head but stayed silent. I gave him a cool, calm look. The look I’d perfected in Regner’s court. “I spoke to my son. He will use his power for the correct purpose when it is time.” Zathrian sat up. “I’m listening.”
