RYAN POV
"You said they're avoiding the eastern territory," I said slowly, shifting the conversation. "Zeon's land."
Lucien nodded. "Not a single attack there."
"That means one of two things," I continued, my mind already working through it. "Either they fear him…" I said, my gaze focused on him.
"Or they're working with him," Lucien finished.
My gaze darkened.
"No, they aren't," I said immediately.
Lucien raised a brow. "You sound sure."
"I am."
King Zeon wasn't the type to hide behind rogues. If he wanted war, he would bring it himself. He is known to be brave and brutal...
"This isn't his style," I added.
Lucien studied me for a moment, then gave a slight nod.
"Then that leaves us with the first option," he said. "They're avoiding him."
"Which me
