James paused, the wine jar halfway to his lips. ‘Morgott? Is that why they came for me? It seems Yehria’s scheme has begun.’

Cedric glared at Slyvia and reprimanded, “Are you out of your mind?”

Sylvia countered, “Maybe he was deceived by Morgott’s spirit! We’ve only heard a one-sided story from Yehria. Shouldn’t we at least allow him to explain?”

Cedric snapped, teeth clenched in frustration, “Stop simping over him! You’re only doing this because he’s handsome—”

Slyvia retorted, “Nonsense! I