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“Soan, elevating his need to deter with Jade Deville It was too da in the way If he didn’t stop thinking so territorially toward the hudom

After taking another sip of the drink Sheena had efficiently refreshed, Darien said to Morgan, “I’e, but I don’t possess the ability to vaporize You’re going to have to continue your watch on her” It was more than that He simply couldn’t be objective when it came to Jade

Morgan said, “Of course, I’ll do whatever necessary And I will be much more careful in the future, your Majesty”

It was not necessary for Darien’s best friend to address him so formally in private, but he always did when it came to military matters

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asping Morgan’s shoulder with his free hand, Darien said, “I , not you”

He gave further thought to the situation and added, “It’s been several days since Jade has visited Lisette and I suspect she’ll be dropping by soon I need to knohat they discuss If it’s eoning One witch in the village is risk enough Tho nificant strength, could prove detri the peace They harm even one demon and there will be hell to pay”

With a sharp nod, the general said, “I understand”

“There will never be harmony between us and thee than we’d intended with the wars and I a the deht be forced if Lisette—or Jade—breaks my law and those in my alliance demand retribution—or seek it on their own”

“Of course I assure you, whatever they’re up to, I’ll find out about it and report immediately to you”

Darien continued to grip Morgan’s shoulder A shift in the tense at indifference over the new subject matter as it came up

“Is there so more, Darien?”

This froeneral of his vast army

Myriad e Powerful and revered Never challenged and never doubted

Yet he doubted himself these days and that threatened to undermine his authority Actually, he’d felt the push and pull within hiht he’d co theh he had every right to do so, given he ruled the entire continent But he respected the hu, when he’d gone unnoticed by her