“You’d better not be lying about the tunnel,” he finally said, his voice laced with suspicion he had no chance of hiding. I clenched my jaw. “I’m not.” “Convenient, isn’t it?” A sneer twisted on his lips. “That the king’s daughter just happened to confide in you.” I stopped walking as a quiet, simmering anger curled inside me. I had expected the council’s doubt, expected their distrust, but hearing the accusation out loud settled like iron in my stomach. “She isn’t just the king’s daughter. Not just the heir.” My voice was low and steady, but I could feel the weight of Wren’s and Kai’s
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