ALDRIC

"Quinn, I need you to return to the Realm as soon as you recover. I left everything in Beof’s hands," we moved a little away from the door to discuss our matters, standing by the window that overlooked the garden.

"We were ready to start the war. I told Beof to have the army prepared to attack the Dark Realm. Now it’s no longer necessary, but I fear he hasn’t received any news from me and might attack..."

"I can’t," he replied, looking me straight in the eyes. I could see the defiance in them. "You forget, King Lycan, that my sister and I committed treason. We deceived you, and I am no longer part of the Guardians' order."

"Don’t give me that bullshit!" I growled angrily, but then glanced at the bedroom door and decided to calm down.

"If I haven’t held anything against you and I’m sending you to the Realm to take charge, why do you think that is? We’re not females, Quinn. We’re not going to hold hands and be best friends, but it’s obvious I have nothing to accuse you of."

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