“What I know,” I said finally, my voice low, “is that you’d sell your own father for a seat at the council’s table.” “You mean my father that you attacked?” he sneered. “The man can’t even walk without a cane now because of you.” A slow smirk curled on my lips. “I did you a favor then. One step closer.” Eiran’s nostrils flared. “You fucking…” “Let me be clear,” I said, my voice like a whip. “I will choose her over every one of you.”