"That choice is disguised as one, but we both know that whoever goes back through the wall dies," said the Princess with a smile as she leaned forward. "That makes you a kidnapper."
"I don't care what it makes me," answered Benjamin as he tucked the napkin into his collar. "I have a duty to protect the mountain and send back any intruders. It was their choice to enter this place."
"A duty by who?" asked Raheem with a frown, his hands balling into fists on the table.
"The Netherborne Family, of course," said Benjamin as he picked up the fork and knife and began eating his steak. "We always discuss business over dinner, so start eating."
Raheem glanced at the other two women, and they began eating without hesitation or fear of poisoned food. Benjamin was chewing his meat while staring at Raheem, which forced the strategist to start eating as well.
