Nimara’s POV

I glared hard at Caldrin as he stood in front of me with that smile that crept me out, the smile that told me I was nothing but prey to him, and that he was a predator toying with me.

How was I supposed to trust this monster?

It wasn’t pleasant seeing him again after so many months. I had even thought he was dead, but looking at him now was enough to tell me that he had rebuilt his army and that he was serious about attacking the palace.

“Are you playing with me again?” he ...