Royal Rivalry
he said, his voice lower now, almost conversational, “Do you know what happens when powerful families fall?”
I didn’t answer.
“They don’t fall all at once,” he continued. “They crack… Piece by piece.”
His gaze didn’t leave mine.
“They'll lose their reputation, influence, and allies… Until…”
He paused, letting his word sink.
“…there's nothing left to save.”
I swallowed hard.
“And right now,” he added softly, “your family is already cracking.”
The words hit deeper than anything else he had said.
I clenched my fists. “You said you would help us.”