Bastard Prince

He was sure Jaegar had come for him. And, he didn't know what Jaegar would do. He wanted to go meet his brother immediately.

Jaegar's abilities as a wizard set him apart in a family where power was typically measured in political influence rather than magical might.

As the three princes prepared for their inevitable convergence, the rest of the palace held its breath.

Servants who had served the imperial family for generations recognized the signs of imminent drama and began to make themselves scarce.

The palace guards subtly reinforced their positions.

Jaegar, meanwhile, had finished his burger and was casually making his way through the palace's labyrinthine corridors.

He moved with the confidence of one who knew exactly where he was going, though his destination remained a mystery to those watching.