Nora’s POV
“Then let your life end here. That’s part of our deal, isn’t it? What a pity though—I wonder what expressions the King and Queen will wear when they see your corpse.”
The figure darted behind Kade like lightning. A flick of the sleeve—cold steel gleamed, aiming straight for his heart—
I didn’t think.
My body moved before my mind. It was the strongest burst of speed I’d ever unleashed. Turns out Instructor Brook hadn’t lied: relentless training really had forged my body like steel. The moment I needed it, I discovered strength I hadn’t imagined.
I lunged forward, arms bracing against the table piled with cake and glasses in the middle of the hall. I vaulted over the glittering goblets, faster than the blade flashing toward Kade’s back, and landed in front of him.
The only t
