Tabitha's POV

“You wanted me to kill Simon?” I inquired.

“Yes. That's the only way to break the blood contract, and also to give Donovan the throne back. In that way, the kingdom won't suffer anymore from the iron fist ruler…”

She held my hand, “You are my only chance at making things right. I've done many bad things in my life, and I wanted to fix it by doing a good deed. If you help me, I will pay you the most precious gift that I could offer to someone like you…”

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