ROYAL BLOOD
he continued, his tone growing quieter, "the king will remember that loyalty. But loyalty must be proven. It was your duty to protect the queen, Micah, Sir Lamech. You were her personal knight."
A pause, sharp and heavy.
"But you failed."
The words struck like a blade. The knight's shoulders tensed, his breath catching in his throat.
"Reclaim your honor," Amilek said, his eyes unblinking.
"Do this, and you may yet walk proudly through the court once more."
Silence.
A brief one.
"Where did you say she resides?"
The knight finally spoke after a long pause, his voice heavy with restraint.
Amilek's lips curved into a knowing, almost cunning smile.