Morok's powers and his alliance with the monsters of Zelex would have been a fine addition to the forces at Jirni's command, but there was no way that Morok would be able to keep the secret from Quylla.
Jirni had no intention to involve any of her children in the battle ahead. It was Jirni's mess, something born out her grief from Phloria's death. The thought of losing another precious member of her family, and because of her at that, was unacceptable.
Morok sat down fiddling with his fingers. It was his turn to feel embarrassed after being read like an open book.
"I agree with Mom." Gunyin said, surprising no one. "Morok is not and will never be Royal Court material. Yet knowing that you have at least one honest friend in a world of lies and deceit is of great comfort to me, dear sister."
"What about Nalrond?" Friya asked.
