Chapter 37

Adams Sees Eve

Adams’s POV 

Early the next day, before the sun could fully reveal its shine, the emissaries were back. 

“The emissaries are here!” Edmonton rushes into the hut where I’m resting, and we all rush to meet them. 

“The King is ready to receive you in his palace today for negotiations and now. As for the princess, you don’t need to fuse. You all will see her before any negotiations start.”

“Good. I think we have to leave now.” I get agitated at the mention of the princess. 

“No, son, we have to proceed with an exchange of hostages first.” Dad instructs, halting me from going further.

“Unfortunately, the King will not send any hostage this time.” one of the emissaries replies in fear.

“Good! My son goes nowhere if we don’t have a sure hostage. Who knows - this might be a trick...” Dad sarcastically retorts. “And to think of it, I’m happy your foolish King is ready to fight! Yes, I came here to win.” he smi