Old Patriarch de Cene frowned.
"Please forgive me for doubting you. I just don't understand. If we want to capture Matthew… why are we torturing the Priestess? She— I mean, the Priestess had been serving the King for generations. I just thought— "
"Are you doubting me, old man?"
"No." Patriarch de Cene shook his head. "No. On the contrary, I am curious. May I know what your plan really is? Both of us wanted Matthew… I think it is only fair that you tell me some of the things that you wanted to do."
The Previous Queen narrowed at him.
"You are lucky I am no longer the Queen. Or I would have instructed my people to cut your throat just for disrespecting my decision."
"My Queen…"
