Chapter 21. The Meeting

Anna Marie

She listened with half an ear and thought of her youngest sister, Mish. How would she react? Did she see him when he arrived? Goddess! She hoped not. If she knew her sister, and she knew her very well since she was the one who took care of her when their mother died, it was either she would freak out or she would faint. That would not be a good start.

Anna was nervous as well. She kept glancing at the door. Good manners prevented them from leaving the room. Esmeralda was a very important guest, the head of the High Council.

“Sweetheart, we will deal with whatever it is later,” Lucas murmured on her temple and squeezed her hand. She nodded. Giving her attention back to the most important topic – saving their lives.

“I have placed some of my people along the borders, and I have sent some of them to spy on Councilman Rexin.” The subtle menace of the dark raspy rumble made her shudder. In fear. The demon king looked so deadly even through the monitor,