Chapter 51: The Villainess in the Garden
"I will give you a visit…"
Gabriel was muttering to himself by the window of his study, looking at the horizon as he considered his next move.
The looming issue of his political rivals couldn't be ignored any longer.
He had managed to keep the peace with many of them, but one man had always been a thorn in his side—Duke Althar, a wealthy and cunning noble who thrived on manipulation and intrigue…better than Ganbriel did.
Gabriel needed to visit Althar's estate, to remind him of where the real power in the kingdom lay.
But he wasn't going alone.
"Lirian," he called softly, turning to where she sat near the fire, her hands folded neatly in her lap.
She looked up. "Yes?"
"You're coming with me," Gabriel said firmly. "There's a gathering at Duke Althar's estate. It's time he saw where your loyalties lie."
Her lips tightened, but she nodded. "And Daria?"
Gabriel sighed.