Cassius observed the dilemma on the couple's faces and waited for them to send each other silent messages using their eyes before he asked, "You are not planning to change your mind, are you? Queen Delaney did promise her alliance to Yorucia in exchange for my protection."
"Don't worry. I do not go back on my word. Although it does make me curious. How did you get the upper hand against your brothers?"
He maintained his kind smile as though what he was about to say was in the slightest bit kind. "When dealing with rebellious brothers, you only need to gain the favor of the few you can manage to convince. As for the others, their blood can be used to decorate the battlefield."
She wanted to retch. How did she even ally with such a man? Was she out of her mind?
