Chapter Thirty
Phillip
Not a moment passed when Phillip didn’t question his actions as king of Bela—when he didn’t want to turn back and force La Dame to stay in her own kingdom of Dracon. She seemed to revel in his indecision, taking joy from his struggle.
It took less time to travel the distance from the walls of Dracon to the palace of Bela because they didn’t have to climb over the wall. Instead, they rode through the massive gates as if they belonged there.
Not only did the dark sorceress ride with them, but the missing prince of Gaule accompanied them as well. Phillip rubbed his eyes as he stared up at the palace, relief flooding through him at the thought of returning home.
He nudged his horse forward into the courtyard where the chaos of battle preparation surprised him. Soldi
