Bankrupting the Alpha: Crowned by the Dragon King
he said, “to the same lives, to the same balance. I swear that no force, no king, no prophecy, and no future twisted by fear will claim what is not theirs while I draw breath. I swear to stand beside her, and when the realms require judgment, I will not turn away.”
Order nodded once.
Chaos looked pleased.
“Seal it,” Order said.
The blade lifted from the pedestal on its own and hovered between us.
I reached first. So did Sol.
The blade touched my palm, then his. Sharp enough to sting, clean enough to leave no room for hesitation.
Blood welled instantly.
We turned our hands and pressed our palms together.
The moment our blood met, the throne room answered.