Chapter 94

As we made our way back to Nightshade Empire, the tension in the air was palpable. When we arrived at the palace, I was more scared than ever. As Aunt Violet sauntered in the palace halls with us, I could see the shock and disbelief written all over my father’s face.

“Surprise, brother!” Violet announced.

"Scarlett ? Asher? "he stammered. “Why did you come back? You were safer in Claybourne!”

“I’m sorry, Daddy,” I said but before he could respond, Aunt Violet stepped forward.

"Oh, dear Xavier, your precious daughter, and her charming husband have come back for you, but how pathetic!" she taunted, her voice dripping with malice.

"What do you want, Violet? I will give it all to you, but don’t hurt my kids!”

"Oh, nothing much," she replied with a sinister grin. "Just everything that rightfully belongs to me - the throne, the power, and the kingdom itself."

Xavier' eyes widened in shock, and I co