Chapter 47. Value of Virtue

“What are you thinking?” Xavier asked, picking up on Mia’s silence.

“Xoe,” she answered.

“Xoe?” he repeated, confused. She lifted her head off his shoulder to stare at him. “What am I missing, my love?”

“I think we should send the princess back to her kingdom,” she answered.

“Why would you suggest that?” he asked, a little puzzled. “I think it’s more dangerous out there than it is in here.”

“The priest said Princess Kailani, Alpha Koz, and Sir Valerio had left to rally allies for you and the crown. Despite that, a majority of the armed forces follow Elliott as the king, and they will carry out his wishes. The king’s men, the warriors from the institute, and our allies are just a small fraction compared to the Royal Army. The Royal Army comprises over ten thousand powerful men of war sworn and loyal to King Elliot. If we, however, can get Xoe to the kingdom of Klean, she could convince her father to aid us with his army. It would be a sign of good fortun