I arrived at the Outrus, my kingdom, within seven hours instead of the usual five-hour journey. I had ridden the horse without speed. I wasn’t in a hurry to return to the kingdom.
What I had been told by the gods of the ancient temple still rang in my mind… and in my chest.
I knew if I didn’t act fast enough, I could be risking not just my throne… but my soul as well.
I could already feel enemies lurking because of my newly proclaimed law.
I didn’t know why I had the urge to carry out the order from the gods, all because of the favor of humans. Something I would never have thought of doing before.
I knew it was because of Isabel.
I didn’t know why I felt the need to risk everything just for her sake. Why my chest burned at the thought of her being in danger, and anger filled me at wh
