Chapter Forty: What we need is leverage.

“Welcome Sebastian.” Arian said with a light smile, “The Sire will see you now.”

Sebastian was met by Arian at the entrance hall of the antechambers where King Conroy sat on his throne.

They both strolled across the stone passage way to the halls.

“Arian, stop excusing yourself when you are most needed.” King Conroy said in a clipped tone and Arian nodded, moving to stand beside him.

Conroy arched a brow at ...