Aladar had been ambitious from the moment he first learned to comprehend the world around him. Even as a child, he knew exactly what he wanted. And when his sparkling amber eyes settled on the gleaming gold throne of the ruling king, his path became clear.
He bided his time, carefully cultivating his plans for a coup over many years. When the day finally came, he executed his scheme with precision and ruthlessness, striking down the reigning monarch and seizing power for himself. However, his ambition didn't stop there. For Aladar, taking the throne was only the first step.
There was one task left to secure his reign—he needed to ensure that no one else, no matter how brave or strong, would ever dare to challenge his authority. And for that, he needed to control the one person capable of destabilizing his new rule: the witch who had managed to slip through the chaos, fleeing the palace in a futile attempt to escape.
