The Devil From Deira
Far on the horizon, a faint red glow pulsed against the sky, the reflection of fire.
“Pray for him,” she whispered. “Pray that he remembers mercy.”
In the throne room, mercy had long since fled.
Adrian and Malcolm circled one another, blades slick with blood. Every strike was personal. Years of envy, grief, and betrayal condensed into motion.
“You think yourself righteous,” Malcolm hissed. “You think the gods bless your sword.”
“I think the gods are silent,” Adrian replied, “and we’ve all mistaken that for approval.”
Their swords locked. Adrian twisted, disarmed him, sent Malcolm sprawling onto the steps of the throne. The younger prince’s chest heaved; his eyes were wide with hate and terro
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