Chapter 18

Amelia strode closer to Oscar, her eyes blazing with determination. She knew that Oscar was in possession of the magical orb, and she was not going to let him get away with it.

"Oscar, I know you have the orb," she said, her voice low and dangerous. "And if you don't give it to me, I'm going to tell King Augustra that you've been hiding it from him. Is that what you want?"

Oscar's face paled, and he stepped back, away from Amelia. He knew that she was serious, and that she would not hesitate to tell the King about the orb. He had no choice but to give it to her.

Amelia thought he was really going to give her the red orb when he suddenly yawned.

"You can't threaten me. I'm the second in command" he looked at her with a mischievous smile.

Amelia was taken aback.

Oscar stepped closer to Amelia, his eyes burning with intensity. He had been watching her for days, and he knew that she was becoming attached to the King. He could use this to his advantage, he was sure the king had to her abou