Chapter 14

Elynor's face softened slightly, his grip on Isolde's arm loosening. "We're not finished here, though. You need to understand the full scope of what's at stake." his posture straightening as he began to pace slowly. "Rose isn't just some jilted lover. She's the daughter of the late King's most trusted advisor. Her family has been planning this succession for years."

Isolde's head cocked to the side, she roughly knew about the late king, but it was way before her time, so her knowledge was rather low, "I thought his Majesty's advisor was Sir Ethan-"

"My mother's first marriage." Elynor cut her off, her eyes widening she felt the ground tremble beneath her, though it was just an illusion as she realized the scope of what he meant. This was deep, far deeper than anyone could imagine.

Noting her growing apprehension, Jasper quickly cut in, "Your Highness, perhaps we should continue this conversation another time."