Chapter 148

Ashley's POV

Watching Maya leave made me feel at ease. Although I knew that it wasn't the end it was good to know that she wasn't in the same chamber with me.

I marched into my room and locked myself in, I felt bored, I wasn't used to such idleness.

I did not know why I dropped out of the game easily. And here I am like a mouse in hiding. Well, I was boxed into a corner by the Princes. It was obvious that both of them wanted me to leave the Sect.

I decided to engage my mind. I had thought I would attend the next meeting and made my mind known to Asher. I never knew the two traitors were deciding to pull me out of the picture.

I knew this sounded selfish but I have been sentimental since I heard about Regan's story. I just wish Asher could let Regan have the throne. To me, Regan seemed worthy.

The single decision he made to step down made it obvious that he deserved the throne. He considered the bond between him and Asher, which I wasn't sure Asher would have considered if Regan had p