He sat down on the bed, sighing. Until now, he’d preferred caution and indirect manipulation to getting involved. Even the poison that caused Mayetti’s death was administered by another’s hand. It seemed that if he wanted to ensure not only his own but also Kaighal’s survival, he would finally have to take matters into his own hands.
The very thought made his blood turn cold, but to his surprise, a tinge of excitement warmed it. He’d spent his life in the shadows, and everyone around him thought he had little ambition and even less will to act. Perhaps it was time to show them his true brilliance. Like the new archmage rose to power, crushing all those who opposed her, so should he. If he found a way to meet Myrkan’s expectations, he’d have a powerful ally to ensure that.
Ervan rubbed hi
