Chapter 31

Robert narrowed in deep shock, his eyes still fixed on Nicholas who gazed at him with a harsh expression. Still overwhelmed, he slowly turned back to Fabian who stood, his face showing no sign of pity. Embodied with awe, Robert looked around at the men who surrounded him with weapons in their hands, ready to attack. Gradually he turned back to Fabian as he realized what had happened, he needed no one to tell him, the words of the old woman at Nema are true including the observations made by Louis and his men.

“Why are you doing this Fabian?” he inquired, his eyes softened as a deep pain pierced his heart, he was betrayed by the ones he trusted the most.

A wicked laugh escaped from Fabian, he walked toward Robert who sat on his horse not able to remove his stare from his.

“Why am I doing this?” Fabian asked an eyebrow raised as an evil smirk appeared on his face, his walks approaching Robert.

“Oh dear brother,” he said in a mocking tone, his hand slowly stroki