Chapter 108

“No one?” he called out, looking around again. “That’s right!” He laughed loudly. “I’m Elyx, future king of Lyperia—no one can beat me!”

I let out a chuckle, not being able to listen to his bullshit any longer. Then I stepped forward. “I can!”

Elyx’s eyes snapped to me, his grin vanishing for just a second, but then it appeared again.

“Addy?” James whispered as he leaned in closer. His tone sounded worried, but his expression was amused.

“Too bad I don’t fight women,” Elyx dropped his shoulders.

“Is it that?” I pouted, dipping my head to the side. “Or are you afraid of witches?”

The way his jaw twitched made me remember the way Claire had described him. He was like the guys at the fountain, only worse.

He laughed out loud, looking at his followers who forcefully joined him in the laughter. “I must admire your courage, witch,” Elyx pointed out. He turned his attention to James. “Is this your girl?”

James opened his mouth, probab