At the thought, Martin held his breath as he waited for his chance silently outside the window.

He had thought it through, and was going to launch a sneak attack upon them when they had finished the pill and snatch it from Darryl.

……

Over in the main palace.

Darryl stood in front of the crystal vial, controlling the fire beneath it with full focus.

What…

Rachelle's expression was one of confusion and curiosity from where she stood by his side. Wasn't this far too simple of a way to make a