Victoria’s POV
Makarius sat up quickly, his eyes wide with disbelief. What? He can’t do that. I mean, I will fight him, but he’s half my brother.
For a moment, anger flashed across his face, mixed with something deeper, maybe even fear. His jaw tightened, his hands clenched into fists as he looked away, struggling with what he had just heard.
He cursed under his breath, then hung up without another word.
“Tell me what’s going on," I asked while putting on my robe.
Cadmus is challenging for my crown, Victoria. I need you to stay here. You must be safe.
A wave of nausea hit me, and I rushed to the bathroom to throw up.
Makarius came over and held my hair back.
I’m taking you to the doctor, he said.
No, you go. Send the jet back to me later. Please try to calm things down rather than
