Chapter 233. Guardian

DOVE

I watched Larry walk out of the cell with an angry look on his face and an arrogant stride. He was angry with me and didn’t let a second go by without showing it. This seemed so absurd to him, he had no right to interfere in matters that were none of his business.

Gladenia looked at me again, dismayed at the last thing I had said to her. The pact Zack had offered me was an outright betrayal.

“Think about it, my queen, it may be the only way to survive. You think, my dear girl, that if you have to choose between your children and your husband, the decision lies in your heart.” she lamented. “No one should have to make such a choice.”

“True, but my children are my children.” I said in a sad voice, looking her straight in the eyes and swallowing my saliva. “A mother can’t ignore reason, protecting them will always be an absolute priority.”

She smiled and nodded.

“That is why you are a Mother of Fire, my Queen. You will always do what is right. I