DIANE’S POV

This did not age well.

I should have just killed that bitch when I had the chance. There were many things I knew I could have done.

Strangled her in her sleep, poisoned her meals, slit her throat while she was wandering the streets. I had so many chances to have gotten rid of this problem before she could have even had the guts to stand upon that podium all mighty and proud with a bloody sword in her hands.

I have no interest in lifting Black Fire’s curse. I could care less ...