Chapter 244: Cedric’s Revenge

"Send men to capture the Crown Princess of Kaltharion!" the Emperor thundered, his voice slicing through the quiet of the garden.

Lord Morrathen, ever the cautious fox, tilted his head and stroked his neatly trimmed beard. His narrow eyes glinted beneath the torchlight. "Your Majesty," he said softly, "should you not consult the Dowager before making any... irreversible decisions?"