LIORA'S POV It's been half an hours since Tedmold recovered from the knockout headbutt delivered by the Emporer. He now has an ugly swelling ruining his otherwise handsome face. I have done my best to nurse his ego after that dreadful incident but he’s too furious and ashamed to calm down. So, I settled next to him, letting him rant endlessly about all the painful ways he plans to make the Emperor pay.His furious words keep my mind busy, a welcome distraction from the chilling information the Emperor shared with me, that my stepsister has teamed up with prince Elon to try to kill me during the test. I don’t doubt it. Even now, their cruel eyes are locked onto me from across the hall.The Emperor warned me not to go anywhere alone. They might also decide to do it outside the tests, who knows. I’m grateful the Emporer promised to watch over me. “He said Heather and Elon plan to kill me during the test,” I tell Tedmold.He scoffs. “He just wants you scared, so you so can partner with
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