Azrael's voice carried through the walls of Cliffside Gate loud and clear. Every member of the Cavendish royal family heard it, and so did Andrew.

Cormac let out a cold scoff. "Ignore him, Andrew. Don't even bother."

Asher nodded in agreement. "Azrael's play is obvious. He wants to wound you or kill you and create an opening for the Three Empires' allied forces. But we don't have to take that bait. As long as we hold Cliffside Gate, the ones who can't afford the delay will be the allied armies