Protecting The Princess

Duke Glendale could sense the moment was ripe to get a bit more sympathy for Cassian from Arix. But before he could speak, he caught sight of Scion's fierce glare.

Duke Glendale shut his mouth in fear.

'Misjudged.' He'd forgotten the overprotective one was still here.

He might be able to fool Arix, but the second Scion caught wind of it, his plan would crumble.

In the Empire, severe injuries or even missing limbs were common. Cassian wasn't even missing any limbs.

Duke Glendale shrank back, not daring to utter another word.

But Arix was oblivious to all this. Her anxiety was evident as tears formed in her eyes.

"You came to find me? Is it because I can save Cassian?" Arix asked, staring intently at Duke Glendale.