~ Nine - Season IV ~

James’ eyes widened in horror, his mouth slowly hung open in shock.

“Your Highness, why would you do such a thing?!” Gonzalo ran up to me.

“Since the king has his conditions in order to approve my request, that is mine,” I replied as I stared James completely in his eyes. I added, “I am now closing any kind of opportunity for you to prove yourself to me.”

“But, Your Highness–”

“Say no more, Gonzalo,” James replied as he stopped Gonzalo, “If this is what the prince wants, so it shall be done.” He returned to me and continued, “You will not rule Western Wind once I depart from this world. Let us see where you will last.” He then turned back around and proceeded to the door.

“I prefer to rule somewhere else than to wear the crown of the monarch who failed as father,” I raised my voice, enough for my words to echo throughout the entire room.

James paused for a brief second before he walked away completely. And as soon as he was gone from our sights, I let out a deep sigh.

I was not