Chapter 479. Light and Clarity

CHRIS

I had to at least be able to move on my own. Or I would be a complete hindrance to the missions and everything we had to do here.

“Yes, she’ll be okay,” Ian replied, with some solemnity.

I smiled. I didn’t expect him to have faith in her. Maybe he was making a big effort to trust Sallie.

“You’re my friends. We’re a team. I’ll always trust all of us.” He smiled, rubbing his eyes again as if he wanted to keep sleeping from exhaustion.

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ZACK

I strode towards my royal chamber to begin preparations for the grand event. Soon, I would usher in the most beautiful era of peace this city had ever seen.

Anxiety gnawed at me. This would be a heavy blow to Jacob, and I was certain his recovery wouldn’t be easy. In my mind, the plan unfolded flawlessly, without a chance of failure.

“Your Majesty,” one of the men dressing me bowed. “You look even more imposing, more attractive, more youthful today.”

I was so used to flattery that