"When my father and elder brother told us to set sail for Orion," Prince Isaac began with a sly grin, "we inquired about our mission's essence. Their answer was crystal clear: form an alliance with Leonis, a pact of mutual advantage."
He paused for effect, casting a knowing glance around the assembly, "In the grander scheme of things, Your Majesty wouldn't miss such a golden chance, right?"
Isla's eyebrows knitted.
A chilling silence descended, a void of sound that seemed to stretch endlessly. The room, once abuzz with voices, now held its breath, a profound hush that whispered of uncertainty and apprehension.
"What makes you so confident...?" Kisara was so flabbergasted that her mouth was agape. Adam closed his eyes, knowing a bloodbath was going to happen. And so was Callum.
