"Hamza!"
Prince Beshar was shocked to the bone. He never knew Hamza was a member of the Brotherhood, even though he suspected him of being corrupt. He listened as the general made more crippling revelations that left him in a daze.
"Prince Beshar's request was brought before our imperial leader, Sir Hamad Kadari, and the council of the brotherhood, comprising all the nobles in the king's cabinet plus my humble self. Sir Hamad gave the approval and all the necessary plans were set in motion for the assassination of King Zain and his family. But unknown to Prince Beshar, the brotherhood never saw him as a member but a disposable pawn in a game of chess. We had no plans of granting his wish except for exploiting his greed for power. Prince Tristan was never going to be crowned king after his majesty."
"What!" Prince Beshar's jaws dropped