Alpha Orion
The veins in his forearm stood out, his muscles trembling with restrained rage.
"Do you think taking what's mine makes you powerful?" Orion growled. "You think this throne will save you from me?"
He released him suddenly, letting Iver crumple to the ground, gasping for air.
"Call for the council to convene," Orion ordered, turning away. His cloak snapped behind him as he strode toward the doors. "I want an audience for what I intend to do."
He stopped, resting his hand on the cold brass handles.
"And Iver," he said without looking back, "pray the goddess grants you mercy, because I won't."