The bearers of the Divine Order weren't obligated to receive orders from the royal family. They were a group of individuals — vampires or humans, sometimes other races — whose best interest was to keep the kingdom from falling.
'Didn't this kingdom fall a long time ago, though?' My subconscious mind commented sarcastically as I held onto my necklace, Lakresha.
"No wonder it reacted that way to Sam," I whispered, recalling the time I called Lakresha the first time.
"I'm unsure what decision they will come up with about Lakresha, but it is best to start taming it now," Fabian advised solemnly. "Even if you don't fight for this kingdom, you will need the power of the necklace to defend yourself."
Fabian was right. I couldn't keep playing this damsel in distress role and let others do what they wanted to me.
