Chapter 12
Xavier
“But if we just let anyone start their own business, then wouldn’t that be giving too much power to the people?” One of my dignitaries on the king’s advisory board said.
We were seated at the stone round table in the great hall’s throne room as the dignitary scoffed and turned toward the others, seeking support.
“I mean, why have a monarch at all if we’re just going to let the peasants do as they please?”
I sighed and silently bit down on the back of my teeth to hold in my growing annoyance.
Across the room where Valerio stood against the far wall, he caught my eye and gripped the hilt of his sword as he mouthed the words, “Want me to kill him for you?”
I tightened my lips to keep from grinning and gave him a small shake of the head before facing off with the i***t
