Chapter 41. Another Lie

Darius watches May, and I don't want her in trouble.

"She didn't know. I kept it hidden." He looks at me and nods.

"Did anyone other than Kellan know?"

I want to say no, but if he asks each contestant, Sage won't lie.

"Sage knows, actually, Sage knew everything before Kellan." She was someone I felt I could trust.

Darius takes out his phone doing something. I watch William nod to him and leave.

"How bad is this going to be?" Kellan looks at Darius.

"If done right, it won't be. Magic was used to select people, but I read and confirmed each one before sending out guards to collect the women. I guess I need to lie again." His eyes come to me.

"This better be the last thing; tomorrow, we discuss everything in detail."

"You don't need to lie for me."

"I do because this isn't small. This they will want you slaughtered for!&quo