Everyone Just Wants to Protect Themselves

"Is it thievery… if she has the blood of the Allard family?" Nathan lifted his hand and reached for Garios's wrist. "We can continue speculations some other time, but if you harm the cat, I will make sure you won't live long enough to find out the truth."

Garios stopped charging his attack. "You have fallen for the prince too much. He has not done anything to aid the princess. You can argue about him helping the Wren, but his attempts are never enough. The Kosarin has the crown now, Nathan. Convince Lev to return and serve the new king. That's the only way you can preserve his life… and perhaps even the cat."

Nathan rose to his feet, releasing Garios's wrist. "…I want to stay and watch Keagan Allard longer. Prince Oleg is the one trying to bring his brother back to the family. If you're impatient, speak to him instead. By the way, how are your attempts in collecting Serena?"