Yaretzi gently pulled the furious Thea back. “James has his own reasons. You have to believe in him. In his position, many things are beyond his control.”

Thea fumed, “If being the Supreme Path requires him to become ruthless and heartless, I’d rather…”

Yaretzi interrupted her. “Was it his choice? Weren’t you the ones who pushed him into the role?”

Thea stared at Yaretzi, stunned by her words. ‘She’s right. James never wanted to become the Supreme Path. Me, Lesia, Frona, and the circumstances