Chapter 7. Bound Until Death

Hepthan Kingdom

Nayla POV

I made my way down the aisle amongst the piercing eyes of every member of the Hepthan King's royal house. I wanted the ground to open up and take me in. 

Before I was left to walk alone, Taera whispered to me that the King lied that I was one of his children so I could be married off. I'd rather be dead than be one of Degar's children. 

She also told me that even though he acted like he was good friends with the other king, who I learnt was called King Raslin, he hated the man and wouldn't let any of his precious, sad children be associated with him.

Which is where I come in. 

I was the perfect scapegoat to serve as a fake link between both kingdoms while Degar kept his children under his watchf