Zev’s eyes narrowed as they pulled him into a more secluded area of the palace, away from prying ears. He wrenched his arms free from their grip, turning to face them with anger boiling just beneath the surface.
“What more could there possibly be?” Zev spat, his frustration palpable. “I just found out that Father locked Ryan away, and that Mother wanted to use him. What else could you possibly have to say?”
Orion crossed his arms, looking uneasy. “It’s about why Father really locked Ryan inside you. It wasn’t just because of Mother.”
Zev froze, his heart pounding in his chest. “What do you mean?”
Jarl sighed, running a hand through his hair. “Ryan… he’s not just a part of you. He’s something else entirely. Something ancient. Father knew this, but he didn’t tell you because he wanted to
