Chapter 76

"I'm just saying you can start anew, my son," she said. "Do not let these doubts hold you back. You heard what the Mother Tree said. You have to open your heart and trust. I know it in my heart that that human will never betray you or us."

Prince Ludiciel nodded. "He was sticking to you like an octopus this evening. Something tells me you do not have to put in too much effort to get the human to fall in love with you. It will happen naturally."

Oh if only he knew.

Zedekiel closed his eyes and took a deep breath. During the interrogation of the prisoner, he had listened to the Prince's heartbeat as well. He would have detected lies had there been any. It was either that or the human was a very good liar but he didn't want to think that.

Doubt.

He really had to stop doubting.

"He said he didn't care if we were Elves," Zedekiel said, opening his violet-coloured eyes.

Stunned, The Queen Mother and Prince Ludiciel stared at him, their eyes wide.<