Chapter ~ 6

Back in Hartland, after Rakia's escape.

Adrian's POV

Mother paced back and forth in the throne room, a troubled look gracing her features.

"I don't see what your problem is, Mother," I said, unperturbed with the news of my sister. "You shouldn't be so worried about this girl. She's lived in the village her whole life. She knows nothing about being a Hartland royal."

"Oh, how feeble your mind is, Adrian," she spat. "This girl's existence could pose as a threat to your incoming coronation!"

"Oh, that's just stupid, Mother," I scoffed. "She's a commoner! There's absolutely no way Father will put Hartland in her hands. He'd have to be an idiot to do that!"

The doors burst