Chapter 20
Brandon's eyes widened, his lips parting. "Your Highness. I thought we were going to keep peace..."
"Peace?" Conaan said, turning to Brandon, his brows raised. "Peace with the man who tried to kill me?"
"Your Highness, I thought it was Eleanor..."
"Eleanor can't do that to me. And she already said she did not."
"Will you believe her? What if she is lying? What if she is trying to get on your good side so she can help Alexander? What if..."
"What if I chose to believe her? Will you go against me, Brandon?" Conaan's voice had a slightly threatening ring to it, and Brandon immediately cowered, shaking his head.
"Never, your Highness. I suppose I am still scared by the poisoning. I will get to work immediately."
Conaan watched solemnly as Brandon started to walk away.
"Brandon," he said, calling the slightly rustled lycan back.
Brandon immediately made his way back, his head lowered. "Yes, Your Highness."
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